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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH20 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH20

 WG-1 GPS FH20 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH20 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
64
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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