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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(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
Pentax WG-10
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax WG-10

 LF1 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic LF1

 WG-10 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WG-10

 LF1 WG-10 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax WG-10
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