Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung HZ25W

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung HZ25W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was introduced 20 months later than the HZ25W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-2 grades versus the HZ25W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 vs the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and HZ25W.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-2 provides an edge in sensor tech.