Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S1 was released 13 months prior to the WG-2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1 scores vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-2
S1 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S1
WG-2 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-2
S1 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 and the WG-2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WG-2.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 117g (0.26 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $269 | $350 |