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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GF1 WG-1 GPS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GF1

 WG-1 GPS GF1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011October 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GF1 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF1
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (380 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
25
features face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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