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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-2

 S1 WG-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2012Newer by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S1

 WG-2 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-2

 S1 WG-2 
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).

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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.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (380 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 shots)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (380 shots)
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
32
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Pentax Optio WG-2
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