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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-70 was brought out 4 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-70 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-70 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJune 2016August 2011Newer by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K-70

 WG-1 GPS K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K-70 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-70 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and WG-1 GPS is 62 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-70 will give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger K-70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-70
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (688g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2016-06-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $649 $350