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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

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

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-5 IIs was brought out 22 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 K-5 IIs WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS K-5 IIs 

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

 K-5 IIs WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

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

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs has outer 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 measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K-5 IIs against the WG-1 GPS.

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

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

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

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

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-5 IIs due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-5 IIs will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2013-06-04 2011-08-16
Body design 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 surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lbs) 167 grams (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 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $749 $350