Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close but the K-30 (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-30 was revealed 21 months after the WG-1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-30 grades versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-30 compared to the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and WG-1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and WG-1.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-30 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.