Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q-S1

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Pentax Q-S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got outer 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) while the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and Q-S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.