Pentax WG-2 vs Sony S950

The following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-2 grades vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 comes with outside measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 and the S950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and S950.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WG-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.