Pentax WG-1 vs Nikon V1 Specifications

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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Detailed specifications
Pentax Optio WG-1
Nikon V1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Pentax WG-2 WG-1 vs WG-2
General
Model Number:	WG-1	V1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$349.95	$899.95
Street Price:	$260.00
Date Available:	2011-04-15	2011-10-20
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	5.3 oz (150 g) includes batteries	17.7 oz (502 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.5 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (114 x 59 x 28 mm)	4.4 x 3.0 x 1.7 in. (113 x 76 x 44 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:		n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Aptina
Effective Megapixels:	14.0	10.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.44 microns	3.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.3
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		346
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4288 x 3216 (13.8 MP, 4:3), 3216 x 3216 (10.3 MP, 1:1), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.2)	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	0.7	9.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30/15) 640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400p) 320x120 (1200p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Nikon 1
Lens:	Pentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements	1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 140mm	27 - 81mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 25mm	10 - 30mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.5 (tele) - ???	f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 6.7x; Intelligent Zoom up to 33.5x at VGA
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes	Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		EVF type; 0.47", 1440k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment, brightness adjustment
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		3200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (80-1600, adjustable), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), ISO 3200-6400 5MP or 4MP	Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual	Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 4 sec	1/16000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Night Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide (5M), Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M or 4M), Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Candlelight, Night Scene Portrait, Text, Food, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Frame Composite (3M or 2M), Report (1280x960)	Scene Auto Selector can select from: Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Close up, Auto.
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 5, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye	Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	13 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:		1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Optional SB-N5 via accessory port
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound
Included Memory:	97.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Optional ML-L3
Connections (extended):	HDMI Out (type D)	HDMI out (Type C, Mini), Multi Accessory Port, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		1.05
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		1.19
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	0.7	9.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		34
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.075 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.073 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag, Auto-area mode = 0.234s
Startup Time:		1.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	260 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI92	Proprietary EN-EL15
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software S-SW117 (CD ROM)	ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3.9+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	JIS Class 8 Waterproof Submersible to 33 feet, JIS Class 6 Dustproof, Coldproof 14-104F, Shock Resistant to 5 feet, Crushproof up to 100 KGF, Enhanced Digital Microscope mode uses 5 macro LEDs, Pixel Track and Digital Shake Reduction, Face Detection technology, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, 720p HD Movies, HDMI port. Available in Black or Purple.	New "Nikon CX format" compact system camera. New Nikon 1 lens mount, 2.7x crop factor, dual core EXPEED 3 processor, new advanced hybrid AF system, Full HD movies, up to 60fps burst at full resolution, Accessory Port for optional SB-N5 flash or GP-N100 GPS module.