Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Pentax WG-2 and Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-2 was released 14 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-2 matches up versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony H70
WG-2 | H70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax WG-2
H70 | WG-2 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony H70
WG-2 | H70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 has external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-2 and Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 versus the H70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and H70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $350 | $199 |