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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

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.

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

 K-1 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011More modern by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS K-1 

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

 K-1 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

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

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).

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
85
you can focus manually
great MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
not so great battery (760 shots)
37
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
53
environment proofing
great MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (760 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (760 shots)
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) 167 gr (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 Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photos 260 photos
Battery type 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
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,499 $350