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Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Renewed by Nikon D2X
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D1X versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and WG-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D1X was revealed 13 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D1X grades versus the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Pentax WG-10

 D1X WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon D1X

 WG-10 D1X 
RevealedJune 2013June 2001Fresher by 145 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Pentax WG-10

 D1X WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1X has physical dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D1X versus Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D1X vs the WG-10.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and WG-10 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and WG-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D1X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve more detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D1X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
51
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1X
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
45
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
28
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1X
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon D1X vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon D1XPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D1X Pentax WG-10
Category Pro DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2001-06-29 2013-06-21
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 1960 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 1.20 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,130 $0