Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Announced June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
Photography Glossary Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax WG-1 and Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the Q (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-1 scores vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax Q
| WG-1 | Q |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax WG-1
| Q | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Pentax Q
| WG-1 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | June 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 has external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-1 and Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 versus the Q.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and Q.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Pentax Q | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Pentax Q |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-06-23 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $695 |