Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was announced 6 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-1 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

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

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.