Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced 14 months later than the WB700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-2 scores against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 comes with physical 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 WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 versus Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 vs the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WB700.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.