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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was manufactured 7 months later than the WG-1 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX1 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GX1 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GX1

 WG-1 GPS GX1 

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GX1 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX1 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and WG-1 GPS is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX1 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
47
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
65
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging features
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318 gr (0.70 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $228 $350