Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Revealed May 2012
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-01 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-01
WG-2 GPS | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-01 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Pentax K-01 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-01 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |