Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FZ200 was introduced 18 months later than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ200 matches up vs the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax WG-1
FZ200 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FZ200
WG-1 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-1
FZ200 | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 against the WG-1.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and WG-1 is 65 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WG-1.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $350 |