Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced August 2011
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH20 was launched 19 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FH20 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH20
WG-1 GPS | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FH20 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 and the WG-1 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and WG-1 GPS.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $179 | $350 |