Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
- Announced August 2011
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ60 was launched 12 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ60 grades against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FZ60 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ60
WG-1 GPS | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FZ60 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the WG-1 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and WG-1 GPS is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" 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 | 450 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $350 |