Pentax K-x vs Pentax WG-1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-x versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. The resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable but the K-x (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-x scores versus the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-x has got external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-x versus Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-x against the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and WG-1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and WG-1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-x due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind in sensor innovation.