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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(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
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
  • Announced August 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ60 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ60

 WG-1 GPS FZ60 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ60 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (493g)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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