Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax WG-1 GPS is Pentax's Waterproof camera originally launched on August of 2011. It uses a 14 MegaPixel, CCD 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 4288 x 3216.

The WG-1 GPS is scored #55 out of 75 in Waterproof cameras and all-around #955 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can test our Smart camera finder to see camera listings based on your customized criteria.

Below is a diagram of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can take a look at all past and current models along with important features.

You can see the WG-1 GPS from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a selection of good and bad points of the Pentax WG-1 GPS based on aspects which are often seen as important in a camera.

The spec of the sensor on the Pentax WG-1 GPS is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor is able to resolve 4288 x 3216 pixels .

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The CCD sensor boasts 14MP and supports a native ISO range of 80 to 6400. Unfortunately, RAW format is not supported therefore you have less room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath illustrates the WG-1 GPS's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The WG-1 GPS sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is presented in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Pentax WG-1 GPS is 0.37 lbs (167 grams / 5.89 oz) and features external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1"). The weight of general Waterproof camera is 195 grams and the Pentax WG-1 GPS is lighter when compared with its competitors.

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Underneath is a picture of the Pentax WG-1 GPS next to a softdrink so you can have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will show you the button design on the WG-1 GPS.

The WG-1 GPS comes with a built-in lens providing a focal range of 28-140mm making it a 5.0 x zoom which is not at all great nevertheless it will definitely be very helpful in a few circumstances.

At the widest 28mm, it will have an aperture of f3.5 which is fairly slow and not very good in low light conditions and you may find it difficult to capture good bokeh. You could also have to up the ISO setting producing noisy photographs. On the tele end, 140mm comes at f5.5 making it fairly sluggish and you will need to go with slow shutter speeds.

The WG-1 GPS has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that consist of NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be used wirelessly by smartphones. You can easily copy photos and usually change camera settings with no need to connect directly to the camera.

Some applications even give a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI out, it can easily be attached to an external monitor. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

The highest video resolution on the Pentax WG-1 GPS is 1280 x 720 and it can capture in Motion JPEG format. 720p is low by today's standards. You really should go for a minimum 1080p resolution for decent video. The camera doesn't include a mic and headphone port which means that you have got no control over your audio. It is probably best to take a look at an alternative model if you need decent audio in your video clips.

Pentax WG-1 GPS has environment sealing which makes it a excellent candidate to use during tricky climates. This can be particularly handy in case you are not sure about the elements you might encounter during outdoor photography.

The Pentax WG-1 GPS houses a 2.7 inch fixed screen boasting a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Unfortunately the screen is not a touch screen.

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The View Finder details regarding Pentax WG-1 GPS are as follows:

• ViewFinder None

In those sunny outdoor situations which make the camera screens washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders can be particularly useful.

Pentax WG-1 GPS continuous shooting rate is 1.0 frames per second. The max shutter speed is 1/1500 seconds.

Pentax WG-1 GPS boasts only integrated flash lacking external flash ability.

Pentax WG-1 GPS boasts just Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.

It boasts 9 focus points to select from. It also has Tracking AF for subjects on the move. Pentax WG-1 GPS has got manual focus if required during low light scenarios or you need to have more accurate control on focus.

The battery power (D-LI92) for the Pentax WG-1 GPS is fashioned to last for 260 shots with respect to the CIPA specifications making it similar to its competitors. The typical Waterproof camera battery life is 275. Olympus TG-4 has the highest (380) battery life within this class of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Waterproof cameras that have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus TG-4
WG-1 GPS vs TG-4380 yesnono

Panasonic TS6
WG-1 GPS vs TS6370 noyesno

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Panasonic TS5
WG-1 GPS vs TS5370 noyesno

Nikon AW130
WG-1 GPS vs AW130370 nonono

Olympus TG-1 iHS
WG-1 GPS vs TG-1 iHS350 nonono

The following graph gives a overview of the Pentax WG-1 GPS for varying kinds of photography. To check out more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Pentax WG-1 GPS receives a rating of 35 which is awful, and means the camera is not suitable to use for portrait images. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor size, support for RAW files & option to work with external flash.

Having a average rating of 54, the Pentax WG-1 GPS is relatively appropriate to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera provides a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A awful sports photography points tally of 37 means the Pentax WG-1 GPS is not suitable for photographing sports. A camera needs fantastic tracking plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is really critical when buying a travel camera. All things considered, the Pentax WG-1 GPS gets a very good 71 as a travel camera which is a very decent fit to purchase for your trips.

For anyone who is looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape photos, the biggest factor will be image quality. The Pentax WG-1 GPS and it's awful rating of 42 for a landscape camera is not suitable within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera should really posses a articulating display, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering every thing, the Pentax WG-1 GPS is not suitable for vlogging as it delivers a awful score of 25.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the WG-1 GPS, below is a collection of the highest scored cameras which fall within the category of Waterproof.

The diagram just below will give you a bird's eye view of the WG-1 GPS vs it's highest ranked rivals mentioned previously.

Following are additional cameras you might consider as alternative options. To read through a comprehensive comparison, simply click the "compare" link.