Pentax WG-2 GPS

Pentax WG-2 GPS is Pentax's Waterproof digital camera initially revealed on February of 2012. The camera features a 16MP, BSI-CMOS 1/2.3" size sensor with a peak resolution of 4288 x 3216.

The WG-2 GPS ranks at #32 out of 75 in Waterproof cameras & all-around #778 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can try out our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your customized criteria.

The following is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Pentax WG-2 GPS is part of a family of cameras. You can see the detailed list below.

You can view the WG-2 GPS from several angles in the gallery here.

Here is a checklist of advantages and drawbacks of the Pentax WG-2 GPS based on factors that are typically seen as crucial in a digital camera.

The specification of the sensor in the Pentax WG-2 GPS is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 16MP and includes a standard ISO range of 125 - 6400. Unfortunately, RAW files are not saved so you have less room to maneuver in post.

The image below shows the WG-2 GPS's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The WG-2 GPS sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Pentax WG-2 GPS weighs 0.44 lb (198g / 6.98 ounces) & the overall size of the camera is 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2"). The weight of general Waterproof camera is 195g so the Pentax WG-2 GPS is very similar compared to other competitors.

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The following is a photo of the Pentax WG-2 GPS alongside a softdrink so you're able to get a feel for its size.

The top view here will highlight the button design on the WG-2 GPS.

The WG-2 GPS includes a built in lens with a focal range of 28-140mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which isn't really perfect nevertheless it will definitely be very helpful in certain circumstances.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens features an aperture of f3.5 which is pretty sluggish and not the best for low light conditions and you will likely find it difficult to get a shallow depth of field. You will likely also have to increase your ISO setting resulting in noisy shots. Towards the long end, 140mm comes to f5.5 making it pretty sluggish and you might have to utilize slower shutter speeds.

The WG-2 GPS has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and / or Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You are able to send images and at times alter camera settings without connecting physically with the camera.

Several apps also give a Liveview and press the shutter in case you aren't close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it could be connected to an external screen. A good number of cameras will allow you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The highest video quality in the Pentax WG-2 GPS is 1920 x 1080 and you can save in MPEG-4 and H.264 file format. 1080p quality can provide a good balance in video quality and file size but FULL HD will not give you any room to crop. The body doesn't include a microphone and / or headphone jack so you have zero control over the sound. It is probably best to find an alternative camera if you require good sound for your videos.

Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with environment sealing which makes it a great selection for use in challenging conditions. This is especially helpful whenever you are unsure about the conditions you may face in outdoor photography.

The Pentax WG-2 GPS features a 3 inch fixed display screen with a resolution of 460 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Pentax WG-2 GPS are below:

• ViewFinder None

Viewfinders can be quite beneficial in bright outdoor conditions which can make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to see.

Pentax WG-2 GPS continuous shooting speed is 1.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Pentax WG-2 GPS features just inbuilt flash lacking external flash ability.

Pentax WG-2 GPS features only Contrast Based AF & lacks Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster & accurate than Contrast Based autofocusing. The camera features Face detection which makes it valuable for portraits.

The AF system features 9 focus points to select from. It also features Tracking AF for things on the move. Pentax WG-2 GPS comes with manual focusing if needed in low light scenarios or you want to have more exact focusing control.

The battery power (D-LI92) on the Pentax WG-2 GPS is designed to last for 260 clicks with respect to the CIPA benchmarks which is about the same as it's competitors. The typical Waterproof camera battery life is 275. Olympus TG-4 offers the highest (380) battery life in this group of cameras.

Listed below is a collection of Waterproof cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus TG-4
WG-2 GPS vs TG-4380 yesnono

Panasonic TS6
WG-2 GPS vs TS6370 noyesno

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Panasonic TS5
WG-2 GPS vs TS5370 noyesno

Nikon AW130
WG-2 GPS vs AW130370 nonono

Olympus TG-1 iHS
WG-2 GPS vs TG-1 iHS350 nonono

The following illustration shows a summation of the Pentax WG-2 GPS for different categories of photography. To see more, have a look at the specific section below.

The Pentax WG-2 GPS receives a rating of 40 which is subpar, meaning that it is just not very good for portrait images. Taking portrait images favors heavily to sensor dimensions, RAW support along with the potential to use external flash.

With a modest rating of 54, the Pentax WG-2 GPS is fairly appropriate to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera provides a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A subpar sports photography score of 38 means the Pentax WG-2 GPS is just not very good for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have good autofocus plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is super important in picking a travel camera. Over-all, the Pentax WG-2 GPS gets a very good 70 for a travelling camera which makes it a good choice to take with you on your travels.

For anybody who is planning to buy a camera for landscape photos, the most critical aspect will be image quality. The Pentax WG-2 GPS with it's average rating of 47 for a landscape camera is relatively adequate amongst its competition.

A camera for vlogging should posses a moving display screen, mic input and if possible image stabilization. Considering every thing, the Pentax WG-2 GPS is just not very good as a vlog camera as it delivers a subpar rating of 30.

If you are searching for replacements to the WG-2 GPS, below is a list of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the family of Waterproof.

The graph listed below will give you a summary of the WG-2 GPS vs it's highest rated competitors suggested above.

Following are several cameras you may consider as alternatives. To read a complete comparison, visit the "compare" link.