Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH1 was released 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FH1 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH1
WG-1 GPS | FH1 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FH1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $150 | $350 |