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Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The K10D was unveiled 5 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the K10D grades versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K10D WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax K10D

 WG-1 GPS K10D 
LaunchedAugust 2011December 2006Fresher by 56 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 K10D WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K10D has external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K10D vs the WG-1 GPS.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and WG-1 GPS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K10D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older K10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
49
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax K10DPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K10D Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2006-12-15 2011-08-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793g (1.75 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $700 $350