Pentax KP vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax KP versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the KP (24MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the KP (APS-C) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The KP was brought out 5 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the KP scores versus the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and 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 vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the KP vs the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and WG-1 GPS is 61 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The KP featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax KP will give greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern KP is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.