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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Released January 2011
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S1 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic S1

 WG-1 GPS S1 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 S1 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117g (0.26 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $269 $350