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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 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 Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax Q10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 13 months prior to the Q10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-1 GPS matches up versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax Q10

 WG-1 GPS Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 Q10 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax Q10

 WG-1 GPS Q10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the Q10.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and Q10.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
Pentax Q10 Sports photography information
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
Pentax Q10 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax Q10
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSPentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Pentax Q10
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-16 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $350