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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The S1R was brought out 8 years after the WG-1 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 S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1R matches up vs the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Pentax WG-1

 S1R WG-1 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2011More modern by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic S1R

 WG-1 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Pentax WG-1

 S1R WG-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R and the WG-1.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and WG-1 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S1R provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery power (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count excellent (47MP)
low battery power (360 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery power (360 shots)
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-02-01 2011-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $3,698 $350