Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung SL820

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was unveiled 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-2 matches up vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 provides external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and SL820.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WG-2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.