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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GM1 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 short introduction of how the GM1 scores against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GM1 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedDecember 2013August 2011More recent by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GM1

 WG-1 GPS GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GM1 WG-1 GPS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GM1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GM1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GM1 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
48
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (204 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
35
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-12-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
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
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 260 photos
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $350