Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was introduced 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS7 grades versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.