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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the G1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G1 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G1 scores against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G1 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic G1

 WG-1 GPS G1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G1 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and WG-1 GPS is 82 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography information
58
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
18
lack of video recording
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic G1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2009-01-19 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $350