Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.