Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax Q7

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-1 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The WG-1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Q7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-1 scores against the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-1 versus the Q7.

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

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and Q7.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.