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
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax WG-1
| LX7 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-1
| LX7 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |