Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Updated by Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011
Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax 645D and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 645D was brought out 17 months before the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 645D scores vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
645D | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax 645D
WG-1 GPS | 645D | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | March 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax WG-1 GPS
645D | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D offers external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Pentax 645D and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 645D versus the WG-1 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and WG-1 GPS is 50 and 93 respectively.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 645D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will render more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-03-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 7264 x 5440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1480g (3.26 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail cost | $4,000 | $350 |