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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 IIs grades vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax WG-1

 K-5 IIs WG-1 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 WG-1 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1

 K-5 IIs WG-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 IIs against the WG-1.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and WG-1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and WG-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-5 IIs will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-04 2011-02-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $749 $350