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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 5 months before the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-1 GPS scores vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax WG-2

 WG-1 GPS WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WG-2 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-2

 WG-1 GPS WG-2 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WG-2.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 GPS and WG-2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $350