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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH1 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-1 GPS FH1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH1 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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