Panasonic L1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic L1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was released 5 years prior to the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L1 grades against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 has outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and WG-1 GPS is 65 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will render more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older L1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.