Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB750

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung WB750, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced 6 months after the WB750 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-2 matches up versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 has got 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) while the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 compared to the WB750.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and WB750.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to render more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.