Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax ist DS2

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax ist DS2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 6 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the ist DS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the ist DS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and ist DS2.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-1 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger WG-1 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.