Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.