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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX75 was revealed 14 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX75 scores against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX75 WG-1 GPS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FX75

 WG-1 GPS FX75 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX75 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
67
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
71
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $350