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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G7
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 G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was unveiled 21 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G6 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G6 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic G6

 WG-1 GPS G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G6 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and WG-1 GPS is 74 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G6 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
72
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
71
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-04-24 2011-08-16
Body design 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 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
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $350