Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.