Pentax K100D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax K100D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K100D was announced 5 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K100D scores against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D has got external measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K100D against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and WG-1 GPS is 64 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.