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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Introduced November 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 3 months prior to the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 3D1 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 3D1 WG-2 GPS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS 3D1 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 3D1 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
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 has face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
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 boasts touch focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 bad battery (200 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-11-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $670 $300