Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the WG-1 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-1 was brought out 5 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-1 scores vs the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax ist DS2
WG-1 | ist DS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2005 | Fresher by 67 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Pentax WG-1
ist DS2 | WG-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Pentax ist DS2
WG-1 | ist DS2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 vs the ist DS2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 and ist DS2 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and ist DS2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax WG-1 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WG-1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 605 grams (1.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | - |