Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Previous Model is Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe K-5 was announced 8 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-5 matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-5 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-5
WG-1 GPS | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | December 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
K-5 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 provides external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-5 and the WG-1 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and WG-1 GPS is 60 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older K-5 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-12-18 | 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 area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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 424 (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 file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 167g (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 All around score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $800 | $350 |