Pentax WG-2 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-2 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 was released 16 months before the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-2 matches up versus the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers external measurements 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 RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 and the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and RX100 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.