Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax WG-1
K-5 IIs | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
WG-1 | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1
K-5 IIs | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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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 |