Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 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 Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S1 was revealed 3 years before the WG-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1 grades vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax WG-10
S1 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic S1
WG-10 | S1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax WG-10
S1 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WG-10.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical 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 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $269 | $0 |