Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Announced February 2016
- Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-1
WG-2 GPS | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
K-1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-02-17 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 36MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $1,499 | $300 |