Panasonic S1R vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was brought out 5 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S1R scores versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and WG-3 GPS is 54 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.