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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 24 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-2 scores versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Sony WX350

 WG-2 WX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax WG-2

 WX350 WG-2 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX350

 WG-2 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 offers 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 compared to the WX350.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 and WX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
70
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (164g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Pentax WG-2 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Sony WX350
 Pentax Optio WG-2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $270