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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10

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

Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(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
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-1 matches up vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 WG-1 WG-10 

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

 WG-10 WG-1 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2011More recent by 28 months

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

 WG-1 WG-10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 versus Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 versus the WG-10.

Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older WG-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
37
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Pentax WG-1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio WG-1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 Pentax WG-10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $0