Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
(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
- Launched August 2011
Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe P70 was revealed 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P70 scores against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
P70 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax P70
WG-1 GPS | P70 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
P70 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 features outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P70 vs the WG-1 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $350 |