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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was introduced 2 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-S1 scores vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-S1 WG-2 GPS 
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Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Pentax K-S1

 WG-2 GPS K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 K-S1 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and WG-2 GPS is 69 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-S1 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (558 grams)
great high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
69
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.4 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
60
lighter than average in class (558g)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (410 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (558g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax K-S1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2014-08-27 2012-02-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum 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" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 558g (1.23 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 260 photos
Battery style 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $339 $300