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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Newer Model is 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
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the K-7 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-7 was revealed 22 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-7 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-7 WG-1 GPS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-7

 WG-1 GPS K-7 
LaunchedAugust 2011October 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-7 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-7 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and WG-1 GPS is 60 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-7 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K-7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
37
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-7
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
65
environment proofing
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-7Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-7 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-10-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4672 x 3104 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 2000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD with AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 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 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $350