Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1 was revealed 7 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1 scores against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-2
S1 | WG-2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | February 2012 | Newer by 86 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S1
WG-2 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-2
S1 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the WG-2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WG-2 is 54 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-2.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $2,498 | $350 |