Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Launched July 2013
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ70 was released 24 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ70 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
FZ70 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ70
WG-1 GPS | FZ70 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
FZ70 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 versus the WG-1 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WG-1 GPS is 63 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-07-18 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |