Panasonic F5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 17 months after the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the F5 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 and the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern F5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.