Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-r and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very similar but the K-r (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K-r was manufactured 5 months before the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-r grades versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-r against the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and WG-1 GPS is 67 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-r featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.