Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Launched October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
GF1 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GF1
WG-2 GPS | GF1 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | October 2009 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
GF1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |