Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was revealed within a month of the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF3 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.