Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax ist DL2

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax ist DL2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 6 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-2 GPS scores against the ist DL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Pentax ist DL2. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax ist DL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the ist DL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and ist DL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-2 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will result in more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-2 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.