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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony H70

 WG-2 H70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax WG-2

 H70 WG-2 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony H70

 WG-2 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2
Street photography with Sony H70
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
Sports photography with Sony H70
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
70
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony H70
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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