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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 3 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1 grades against the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax WG-10

 S1 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax S1

 WG-10 S1 
AnnouncedJune 2013March 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-10

 S1 WG-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the WG-10.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax S1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Pentax S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio S1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-02 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $174 $0