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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

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

Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

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.

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

 WG-1 WG-1 GPS 

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

 WG-1 GPS WG-1 

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

 WG-1 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

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

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).

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Pentax Optio WG-1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-08-16
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $350