Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax Q-S1

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was launched 3 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Pentax Q-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the Q-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.