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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Pentax WG-2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was released 7 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1H grades against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax WG-2

 S1H WG-2 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2012More recent by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S1H

 WG-2 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax WG-2

 S1H WG-2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H has exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1H and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H compared to the WG-2.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and WG-2 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S1H will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
70
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $3,998 $350