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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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 FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 12 months later than the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ200 grades against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ200 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ200

 WG-1 GPS FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ200 WG-1 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and WG-1 GPS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FZ200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588 grams)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
55
great battery power (540 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $350