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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched October 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF1 grades against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF1 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GF1

 WG-2 GPS GF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012October 2009Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF1 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 has got exterior dimensions 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-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF1 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and WG-2 GPS is 85 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF1
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
59
great battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
25
features face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2009-10-14 2012-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $300