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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP1 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP1 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FP1

 WG-1 GPS FP1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP1 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FP1 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $153 $350