Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF3
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF6
(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
- Launched August 2011
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF5 was introduced 8 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF5 matches up against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF5 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GF5
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF5 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF5 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and WG-1 GPS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GF5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-04-05 | 2011-08-16 |
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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267 gr (0.59 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 images | 260 images |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $350 |