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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released February 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced very close to the WG-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S1 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-1

 S1 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic S1

 WG-1 S1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-1

 S1 WG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1 versus the WG-1.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WG-1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 Single Single
Cost at release $269 $350