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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was launched 4 months after the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-01 grades against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-01 WG-2 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-01

 WG-2 GPS K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-01 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-01 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and WG-2 GPS is 76 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-01 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (561 grams)
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (540 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
65
great battery (540 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (540 shots)
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (561 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax K-01Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-01 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-30 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $899 $300