Pentax K100D vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K100D and Pentax WG-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K100D was announced 5 years before the WG-1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K100D matches up against the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions 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 K100D and Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K100D and the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and WG-1 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and WG-1.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will show greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.