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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was introduced 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GH5 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011More modern by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GH5

 WG-1 GPS GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GH5 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and WG-1 GPS is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer GH5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
68
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-01-04 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,298 $350