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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was revealed 11 months earlier than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony W710

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS W710 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 W710 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony W710

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with outside measurements 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 Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the W710.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and W710.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The older WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Portrait photography with Sony W710
40
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
54
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (114g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
Sports photography with Sony W710
38
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
70
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
47
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony W710 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony W710
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Style of battery 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $90