Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax Q7

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Pentax Q7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 24 months earlier than the Q7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-1 GPS grades versus the Q7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers exterior dimensions 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 Q7 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the Q7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and Q7.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-1 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.