Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Launched August 2010
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G10 was launched 6 months before the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G10 grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WG-1
G10 | WG-1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic G10
WG-1 | G10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1
G10 | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | February 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 vs the WG-1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and WG-1.
Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-09 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 gr (0.86 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 411 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $550 | $350 |