Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GF2
(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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced August 2011
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF1 was announced 22 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF1 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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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 GPS over the Panasonic GF1
WG-1 GPS | GF1 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | October 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 versus the WG-1 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and WG-1 GPS is 85 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-10-14 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385 gr (0.85 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $350 |