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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6600
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony A6700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) and the WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") and A6700 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WG-2 GPS was unveiled 12 years before the A6700 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the A6700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony A6700

 WG-2 GPS A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 A6700 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2023February 2012More recent by 139 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A6700

 WG-2 GPS A6700 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurements

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony A6700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the A6700.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and A6700 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and A6700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6700 will resolve more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Street photography with Sony A6700
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
86
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
Sony A6700 Travel photography information
70
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
84
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6700 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
Sony A6700 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
84
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony A6700
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Sony Alpha a6700
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-07 2023-07-12
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 199
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $1,399