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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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 LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic LX5 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was introduced 11 months later than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX5 matches up against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax WG-1

 LX5 WG-1 
AnnouncedDecember 2011February 2011More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic LX5

 WG-1 LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-1

 LX5 WG-1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX5 compared to the WG-1.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and WG-1 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-1 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger LX5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271g)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
29
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (271g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax Optio WG-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-12-15 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 271 grams (0.60 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $294 $350