Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was manufactured 3 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ300 grades vs the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WG-1 GPS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.