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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 6 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-1 II matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-1 II WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2011Newer by 80 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-1 II

 WG-1 GPS K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-1 II WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 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).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II against the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and WG-1 GPS is 55 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will give more detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
86
manual focus
MP count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great ISO range (819,200)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
53
weather proof
MP count excellent (36MP)
terrible battery life (670 per charge)
heavier than others (1,010 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (670 shots)
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,010g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-22 2011-08-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 819200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $1,737 $350