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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

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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The FZ47 was unveiled about the same time to the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ47 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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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
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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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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (498g)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
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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
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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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography advice
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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)
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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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
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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
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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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
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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)
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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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax 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