Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Nikon D600 Specifications

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

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35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Detailed specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Nikon D600

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax WG-1 GPS WG-1 GPS vs WG-2 GPS
Successor:	Pentax WG-3 GPS WG-2 GPS vs WG-3 GPS	Nikon D610 D600 vs D610
General
Model Number:	WG-2 GPS	D600
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$399.95	$2699.95
Street Price:	$329.99	$1,899.95
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2012-09-18
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.0 oz (198 g) includes batteries	47.6 oz (1,350 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (122 x 61 x 31 mm)	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:		n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	24.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	35mm
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	5.97 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		94
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		25.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		14.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		2,980
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	6016 x 4016 (24.2 MP, 3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.0	5.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (p30) 1280x720 (p60/p30) 640x480 (p30)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Nikon F
Lens:	Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements	Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140mm	24 - 85mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 25mm	24 - 85mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	3.54x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ???	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	72.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x at VGA	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes	39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		6400
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 4 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Candlelight, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600)	Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye	Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO)	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range)
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	ISO-type Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)
Included Memory:	88.2 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI Out (Type D)	Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.50
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.51
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		36
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		0.58
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.0	5.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.4
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		14
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		12
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):		1.54 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):		0.218 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.054 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.30 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s LV: Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s Prefocused = 0.218s
Startup Time:		0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		900 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI92	Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Software S-SW125 (CD ROM)	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Waterproof to 40 feet, Shockproof to 5 feet, Crushproof to 200 LBF, Freezeproof to 14F, Dustproof, Full HD 1080p Movies, Pixel Track Shake Reduction, Built-in GPS. Available in Shiny Orange or Gloss White. Kit includes Carabiner Strap and Macro Stand.	24.3MP full frame (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor, EXPEED 3 processor, 5.5 fps burst mode, 150K shutter, locking mode dial, dual SD card slots, UHS-1 compliant, uncompressed Full HD 8-bit video streaming via HDMI, stereo mic jack, headphone jack.