Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was revealed 7 months earlier than the WG-1 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.