Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon 130 IS

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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon 130 IS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax WG-2 GPS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 130 IS Review.

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Differences

Pentax WG-2 GPS advantages over Canon 130 IS

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 190 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 130 IS advantages over Pentax WG-2 GPS

Less expensive
$200 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
224 mm vs 140 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
20 mm vs 30 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
133g vs 198g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax WG-2 GPS First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Canon 130 IS.
Read our Canon 130 IS Preview

The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-2

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Pentax WG-2

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$199
1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Canon 130 IS

Pentax WG-2

$420
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$199
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Compared to Sony WX80

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Sony WX80

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS

Sony WX80

$420
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

$300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony WX80

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Olympus TG-850

$330
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Olympus TG-850

Canon 130 IS

Olympus TG-850

$420
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$249
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Canon 135

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Canon 135

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$536
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Canon 135

Canon 130 IS

Canon 135

$420
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$536
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon 135

Compared to Ricoh WG-30w

Pentax WG-2 GPS

Ricoh WG-30w

$330
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More dots on screen

$450
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30w

Canon 130 IS

Ricoh WG-30w

$420
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$450
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Ricoh WG-30w

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