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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 22 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-1 GPS WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WG-10 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-10

 WG-1 GPS WG-10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has 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).

Examine the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the WG-10.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Pentax WG-10
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSPentax WG-10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Pentax WG-10
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $0