Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S2000
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S2000 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony S2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-2 was released 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-2 scores versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony S2000
| WG-2 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax WG-2
| S2000 | WG-2 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony S2000
| WG-2 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 features 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) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-2 versus the S2000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $350 | $225 |