Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS15 scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.