Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

Check out the Pentax K10D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.