Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.