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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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
  • Announced February 2011
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was introduced 5 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G85 grades versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax WG-1

 G85 WG-1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2011More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic G85

 WG-1 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1

 G85 WG-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G85 and the WG-1.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and WG-1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G85 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G85 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G85 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
65
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography info
71
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax Optio WG-1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2016-09-19 2011-02-07
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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 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, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $350