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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS25 was introduced 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS25 scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FS25

 WG-1 GPS FS25 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FS25 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $350