Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Pentax Optio WG-2 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-5
Winner
Pentax K-5

61

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Pentax Optio WG-2

40

Pentax Optio WG-2
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-5

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
14.1 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax Optio WG-2

Size
 Really small
Compact 122x61x30 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.2"
Weight
 Light-weight
192 g
Waterproof
 Waterproof
Great at the beach
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Pentax WG-2
Size Significantly smaller 122x61x30 mm vs 130x96x72 mm
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 4.1x smaller
Weight Much lighter 192 g vs 740 g
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 3.9x lighter
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.2" vs 2.9"
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 2.4x thinner
Waterproof Waterproof Yes vs No
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 Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
Lowest price Cheaper $189.00 vs $669.00
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 The best price we've seen is $480 cheaper (3.5x less)
Pentax Optio WG-2 Learn more about
the Pentax WG-2

Advantages of the Pentax K-5
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Battery life Much longer battery life 740 shots vs 260 shots
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 Around 3x more shots per battery charge
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The K-5's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 1 fps
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 7x faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Pentaprism vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Pentax K-5 Learn more about
the Pentax K-5
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax Optio WG-2
40 vs 61
Explain scores
Pentax K-5 Pentax K-5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a waterproof with a entry-level DSLR.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
WG-2:1/4000s
K-5:1/8000s
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Focus points Few focus points Help
WG-2:9
K-5:11

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Pentax Optio WG-2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax WG-3

Pentax WG-3

Waterproof
Aperture Much wider aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Thickness Slightly thicker
Compare the WG-3 vs the Optio WG-2
Pentax WG-10

Pentax WG-10

Waterproof

$233 - $249
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the WG-10 vs the Optio WG-2
Pentax Optio WG-1

Pentax Optio WG-1

Waterproof

$220
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Optio WG-1 vs the Optio WG-2
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$327
Image stabilization Image stabilization
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Optio WG-2
Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Waterproof

$229
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Tough TG-830 iHS vs the Optio WG-2

Pentax K-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$479 - $690 body only

$547 - $780 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Weight Lighter
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the K-30 vs the K-5
Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II

Entry-level DSLR

$780 - $997 body only

$984 - $1,247 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Shutter lag Slightly more shutter lag
Compare the K-5 II vs the K-5
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the K-5
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the D7100 vs the K-5
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,299 - $1,725 body only

$1,499 with 28-135mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability More lenses available
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 7D vs the K-5

appearance

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Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax K-5
Pentax Optio WG-2 Pentax K-5

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