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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 3D1 was revealed 3 months later than the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 3D1 matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 3D1 WG-1 GPS 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS 3D1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 3D1 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedNovember 2011August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
54
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
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 includes touch to focus
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 weather proof
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
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 quite wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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 quite wide (28mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-11-07 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 200 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $670 $350