Reasons to choose Optio WG-1
Released in 2011, Optio WG-1 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 157 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio WG-1
vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Optio WG-128 mm²
Optio WG-1 GPS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio WG-1MetricOptio WG-1 GPS
14 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
157 gWeight157 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion D-LI92 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion D-LI92 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS have the same sensor area. The Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS have the same body weight. The Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS have the same effective resolution. The Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS were both released in 2011. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio WG-1 GPS
Released in 2011, Optio WG-1 GPS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 157 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.