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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 24 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FS25 matches up against the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax WG-1

 FS25 WG-1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FS25

 WG-1 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-1

 FS25 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS25 against the WG-1.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $350