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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2

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