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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • Announced February 2011
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was released 3 years prior to the WG-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LX3 scores against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax WG-1

 LX3 WG-1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic LX3

 WG-1 LX3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011November 2008More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-1

 LX3 WG-1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the LX3 compared to the WG-1.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX3 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX3 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (265 grams)
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (265g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
30
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (265g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2008-11-04 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m 3.90 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 94 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $449 $350