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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 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
  • Released February 2012
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed August 2005
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax ist DS2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 was manufactured 6 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-2 scores versus the ist DS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax ist DS2

 WG-2 ist DS2 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2005More modern by 79 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Pentax WG-2

 ist DS2 WG-2 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Pentax ist DS2

 WG-2 ist DS2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 offers external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 versus Pentax ist DS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 against the ist DS2.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and ist DS2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-2 will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-2 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography features
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
Travel photography with Pentax ist DS2
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competitors in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax ist DS2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
22
lighter than competitors in class (605g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no mic socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Pentax ist DS2
 Pentax Optio WG-2Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax ist DS2
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-02-07 2005-08-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 -