Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX10 (1") and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX10 was introduced 5 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX10 matches up vs the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 features outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX10 versus the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and WG-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LX10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.