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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP1s, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was brought out 3 years later than the DP1s and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-10 scores vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sigma DP1s

 WG-10 DP1s 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Pentax WG-10

 DP1s WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP1s

 WG-10 DP1s 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 against the DP1s.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sigma DP1s
 Pentax WG-10Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Pentax Sigma
Model Pentax WG-10 Sigma DP1s
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 270g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0