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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax P70
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P70 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax P70

 WG-1 GPS P70 
LaunchedAugust 2011March 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 P70 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax P70
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax P70
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Pentax P70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio P70Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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