Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1
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Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Announced September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011

Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax K200D versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The K200D was announced 3 years before the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K200D scores vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Pentax WG-1
K200D | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax K200D
WG-1 | K200D | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | September 2008 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Pentax WG-1
K200D | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D offers outer measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K200D versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K200D versus the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and WG-1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and WG-1.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K200D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older K200D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K200D vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K200D | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2008-09-01 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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 range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 690 gr (1.52 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 561 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $350 |