Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LF1 was launched 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LF1 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
LF1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LF1
WG-2 GPS | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
LF1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LF1 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 260 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $300 |