Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Samsung EX2F

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-1 GPS was unveiled 16 months earlier than the EX2F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got outer 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) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.