Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6/Panasonic-GF6-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
(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
- Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
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.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF6 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GF6
WG-1 GPS | GF6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
GF6 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic GF6 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and WG-1 GPS is 87 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF6-vs-Pentax-Optio-WG-1-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-04-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display 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 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $326 | $350 |