Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 10 months before the EX2F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the EX2F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older WG-2 GPS will be behind in sensor technology.