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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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 GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was released 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX7 grades versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GX7 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic GX7

 WG-1 GPS GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 GX7 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX7 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and WG-1 GPS is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger GX7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
67
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $350