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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The K-50 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-50 matches up versus the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax WG-1

 K-50 WG-1 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2011More modern by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax K-50

 WG-1 K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax WG-1

 K-50 WG-1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 vs the WG-1.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and WG-1 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and WG-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-50 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger K-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
56
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax K-50Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-50 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-27 2011-02-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 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 MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1120 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 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 One One
Pricing at release $610 $350