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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 5 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1 scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 S1 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedMarch 2011August 2011Same age
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax S1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 versus the WG-1 GPS.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-1 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
35
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
54
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
37
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
64
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax S1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
42
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
42
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax S1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic port
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-03-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $174 $350