Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released June 2013

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The LF1 was introduced 6 months after the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the LF1 grades against the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax WG-10
LF1 | WG-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic LF1
WG-10 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WG-10
LF1 | WG-10 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 against the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and WG-10.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $0 |