Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out 21 months later than the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF6 grades vs the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 features 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 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and WG-1 GPS is 87 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.