Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Nikon D5500

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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Nikon D5500

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D5500 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5600
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Differences

Pentax WG-1 GPS advantages over Nikon D5500

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
28 mm vs 70 mm
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Nikon D5500 advantages over Pentax WG-1 GPS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

820 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.35 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 14.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
4.9 fps vs 0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Weatherproof; Rugged; Built-in GPS; 5x zoom in a small size; Fast shutter lag.
Excessive noise processing at low ISO; Poor video quality; GPS punishes battery life; Electronic image stabilization only.
Read our Pentax WG-1 GPS Express Review

Amazingly small for a DSLR; Great image quality for its class, including superb low light and high ISO performance; Generous JPEG buffer depth; High resolution.
Buffer depths are shallow when shooting RAW; Lacks GPS from the predecessor; No AA filter means it's susceptible to aliasing artifacts.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax I-10

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax I-10

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

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Nikon D5500

Pentax I-10

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

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Compared to Pentax W90

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax W90

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

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Nikon D5500

Pentax W90

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

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Compared to Pentax WG-1

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Pentax WG-1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$260
1/2.3 inch

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Nikon D5500

Pentax WG-1

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$260
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon D3400

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Nikon D3400

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Nikon D5500

Nikon D3400

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Nikon D5600

Pentax WG-1 GPS

Nikon D5600

$400
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Nikon D5500

Nikon D5600

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$898
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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