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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ80 was launched 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ80 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ80 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2017August 2011More modern by 66 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FZ80

 WG-1 GPS FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FZ80 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has got external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and WG-1 GPS is 63 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
58
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
59
supports focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (616g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (616 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2017-01-04 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616g (1.36 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $350