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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(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
Pentax WG-1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WG-1

 G10 WG-1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic G10

 WG-1 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1

 G10 WG-1 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
54
better than average battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
23
supports face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax Optio WG-1
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