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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
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Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was revealed 5 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-1 grades against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 K-1 WG-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

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

 WG-1 K-1 

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

 K-1 WG-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 has got 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 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 against the WG-1.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and WG-1 is 55 and 93 respectively.

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

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer K-1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
low battery pack (760 CIPA)
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
53
environment proof
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery pack (760 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
81
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (760 shots)
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,010g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax K-1Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-17 2011-02-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 36 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 33 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,499 $350