Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was brought out 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-S1 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got outer measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-S1 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and WG-1 GPS is 69 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.