Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was revealed 13 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX700 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FX700 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.