Clicky

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The K-5 II was unveiled 22 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-5 II grades against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-5 II WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-5 II

 WG-1 GPS K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-5 II WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II offers outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the K-5 II and the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and WG-1 GPS is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 II and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-5 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-5 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 II Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $830 $350