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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was brought out 16 months prior to the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony TF1

 WG-2 GPS TF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TF1 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony TF1

 WG-2 GPS TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 GPS versus the TF1.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and TF1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than others in class (152g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
38
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
70
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
weather proof
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $266