Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
S1 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic S1
WG-1 GPS | S1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
S1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |