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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Updated by Pentax Q10
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax Q, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was brought out 8 months later than the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-2 grades against the Q when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax Q

 WG-2 Q 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax WG-2

 Q WG-2 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Pentax Q

 WG-2 Q 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax Q in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 against the Q.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and Q.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2
Street photography with Pentax Q
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
Pentax Q Sports photography details
38
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
70
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (180g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Pentax Q
 Pentax Optio WG-2Pentax Q
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax Q
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life 260 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $350 $695