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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was launched very close to the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the LS5 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 LS5 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic LS5

 WG-1 GPS LS5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 LS5 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LS5 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-21 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $294 $350