Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The LX100 was announced 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX100 matches up vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax WG-1
LX100 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic LX100
WG-1 | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax WG-1
LX100 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 has outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 against the WG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and WG-1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and WG-1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher LX100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393 grams (0.87 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $800 | $350 |