Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close but the K-01 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was revealed 10 months later than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-01 scores versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-01 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and WG-1 GPS is 76 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-01 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-01 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-01 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.