Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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68 Imaging
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
(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
- Released August 2011
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ47 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| FZ47 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ47
| WG-1 GPS | FZ47 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| FZ47 | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | August 2011 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ47 and the WG-1 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WG-1 GPS is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WG-1 GPS.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (498g)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
better than average battery (400 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (498g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (498 grams)
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-07-21 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 498 gr (1.10 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $379 | $350 |