Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W620

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W620, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was unveiled at a similar time to the W620 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and W620.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.