Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung HZ15W

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-2 scores against the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.