Pentax WG-2 vs Pentax ist DS2

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.