Pentax K-30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The K-30 was brought out 15 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-30 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-30 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and WG-1 GPS is 63 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-30 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent K-30 provides an edge in sensor tech.