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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 20 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony S2000

 WG-1 GPS S2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S2000 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony S2000

 WG-1 GPS S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the S2000.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and S2000.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-1 GPS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
37
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
71
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Sony S2000
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony S2000
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $225