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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX48 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX48 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FX48

 WG-1 GPS FX48 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX48 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 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 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $325 $350