Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(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
- Revealed February 2011
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH25 was revealed very close to the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH25 scores versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WG-1
| FH25 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FH25
| WG-1 | FH25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-1
| FH25 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | February 2011 | Similar age | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 and the WG-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WG-1.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine VI | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum 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 size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 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 | 250 photos | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $180 | $350 |