Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-10

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WG-10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was revealed 2 years later than the WG-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-1 scores versus the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 offers outer dimensions 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-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-1 compared to the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and WG-10 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and WG-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger K-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.