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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Announced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was announced 2 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF6 matches up vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax WG-1

 GF6 WG-1 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2011Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic GF6

 WG-1 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-1

 GF6 WG-1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GF6 compared to the WG-1.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and WG-1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and WG-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF6 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GF6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography factors
69
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
32
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-08 2011-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323g (0.71 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Battery form 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $326 $350