Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ1000 was revealed 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 and the WG-1 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and WG-1 GPS is 55 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.