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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was brought out about the same time to the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX90 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX90 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FX90

 WG-1 GPS FX90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FX90 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FX90 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
60
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-26 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 200 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail pricing $227 $350