Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.