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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was announced 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-2 grades versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony TF1

 WG-2 TF1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax WG-2

 TF1 WG-2 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony TF1

 WG-2 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 vs the TF1.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
37
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
70
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony TF1
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $266