Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The LF1 was revealed 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LF1 scores against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LF1 against the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger LF1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.