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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Launched August 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 5 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 WG-1 GPS WG-2 GPS 

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

 WG-2 GPS WG-1 GPS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

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

 WG-1 GPS WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

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

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the WG-2 GPS.

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

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

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

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

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSPentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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)
Highest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 images 260 images
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $300