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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-1
(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 FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 3 years before the WG-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax WG-1

 FZ28 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FZ28

 WG-1 FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-1

 FZ28 WG-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ28 vs the WG-1.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and WG-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2011-02-07
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $350