Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-1 scores against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and WG-2 GPS is 55 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent K-1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.