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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ28 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ28 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ28

 WG-1 GPS FZ28 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ28 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ28 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WG-1 GPS is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 grams (0.92 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $350