Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The S1 was introduced 7 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 grades vs the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior measurements 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 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WG-2 GPS is 54 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.