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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 7 months before the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP5 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP5 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FP5

 WG-1 GPS FP5 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP5 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP5 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (260 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
65
great battery pack (260 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
40
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $350