Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-5 IIs | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-5 IIs
WG-1 GPS | K-5 IIs |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-5 IIs | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
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 Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-5-IIs-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-5 IIs | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |