Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q7

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 was introduced 18 months earlier than the Q7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-2 scores vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Pentax Q7. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the Q7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and Q7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-2 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.