Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung MV800

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was introduced 6 months after the MV800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-2 scores against the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 and the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and MV800.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.