Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WG-1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LX7 was revealed 21 months after the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LX7 matches up versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax WG-1
LX7 | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic LX7
WG-1 | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-1
LX7 | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the LX7 compared to the WG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and WG-1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and WG-1.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX7 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-10-15 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $350 |