Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S1H was announced 8 years after the WG-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1H grades vs the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H has outside measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1H and the WG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and WG-1 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S1H provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.