Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was announced 6 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-1 II grades against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II offers physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and WG-2 GPS is 55 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.