Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax ist DS2

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax ist DS2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 6 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-2 GPS grades against the ist DS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Pentax ist DS2. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Pentax ist DS2 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 are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the ist DS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and ist DS2.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 GPS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-2 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.