Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-01 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | August 2011 | Fresher by 10 months | |
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 K-01
WG-1 GPS | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-01 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
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).
See the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-05-30 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 561 gr (1.24 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $899 | $350 |