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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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 S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S5 was announced 9 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S5 matches up versus the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax WG-1

 S5 WG-1 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2011Newer by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.0"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic S5

 WG-1 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax WG-1

 S5 WG-1 
Manually focus More exact focus

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while 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).

Check the Panasonic S5 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S5 compared to the WG-1.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and WG-1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and WG-1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
79
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography highlights
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-08-14 2011-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.0" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714g (1.57 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Retail price $1,999 $350