Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Introduced August 2011

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The I-10 was revealed 18 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the I-10 scores against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
I-10 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax I-10
WG-1 GPS | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
I-10 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the I-10 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $310 | $350 |