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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 4 years after the WG-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ300 grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax WG-1

 FZ300 WG-1 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2011More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 WG-1 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax WG-1

 FZ300 WG-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ300 against the WG-1.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and WG-1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WG-1.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691 grams)
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
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great battery power (380 per charge)
environment proofing
has touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition (691g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-07-16 2011-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 691 gr (1.52 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $598 $350