Pentax K20D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K20D vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was launched 4 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K20D scores against the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K20D Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K20D vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K20D and WG-1 GPS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K20D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K20D will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.