Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was introduced 4 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big difference 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 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-1 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 features outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and WG-1 GPS is 55 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will provide extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger K-1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.