Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF5 was launched 15 months later than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GF5 matches up vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax WG-1
GF5 | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | February 2011 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic GF5
WG-1 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax WG-1
GF5 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 against the WG-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and WG-1 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and WG-1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern GF5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-04-05 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267 gr (0.59 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $350 |