- 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.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax WG-1 GPS
WG-1 GPS vs WG-2 GPS |
Sony NEX-5N
NEX-5N vs NEX-5R |
Successor: |
Pentax WG-3 GPS
WG-2 GPS vs WG-3 GPS |
Sony NEX-5T
NEX-5R vs NEX-5T |
General | ||
Model Number: | WG-2 GPS | NEX-5R |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $399.95 | $750.00 |
Street Price: | $329.99 | $499.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2012-10-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
16.4 oz
(466 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.8 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (122 x 61 x 31 mm) |
4.4 x
2.3 x
1.5 in. (111 x 59 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | Yes | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor APS HD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 4.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
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 | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 78 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 910 | |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3) | JPEG, .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (p30)
1280x720 (p60/p30) 640x480 (p30) |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
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 | Sony E |
Lens: | Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 140mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 25mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x at VGA | 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; up to 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes | Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | (Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
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) | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight), Auto Portrait Framing |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | 18 ft (wide, auto ISO), 11 ft (tele, auto ISO) | Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW (v2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264) with mono audio | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: | 88.2 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Optional RMT-DSLR1/2 IR Wireless |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI Out (Type D) | Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | 330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI92 | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software S-SW125 (CD ROM) | Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
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. |