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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH25 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH25 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-1 GPS FH25 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH25 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $350