Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX850 was released 5 years after the WG-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX850 matches up against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax WG-1
GX850 | WG-1 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | February 2011 | More modern by 72 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic GX850
WG-1 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-1
GX850 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX850 and the WG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and WG-1.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer GX850 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $548 | $350 |