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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II 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
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Renewed by Sony A7S III
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A7S II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-1 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-1 scores versus the A7S II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Sony A7S II

 WG-1 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Pentax WG-1

 A7S II WG-1 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2011Fresher by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Sony A7S II

 WG-1 A7S II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 offers physical 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 Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 versus Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 versus the A7S II.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older WG-1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proofing
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Pentax WG-1 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Sony A7S II
 Pentax Optio WG-1Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-07 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 169
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 627 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 260 shots 370 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $2,767