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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP7 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP7 WG-1 GPS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FP7

 WG-1 GPS FP7 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FP7 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FP7 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (147g)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (240 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (240 per charge)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
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screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (147g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 147 gr (0.32 lb) 167 gr (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 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 240 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $227 $350