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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH20 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 13 months prior to the WG-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FH20 matches up versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax WG-1

 FH20 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FH20

 WG-1 FH20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1

 FH20 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 vs the WG-1.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Optio WG-1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-02-07
Body design 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $350