Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ1 was manufactured 12 months later than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ1 scores vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax WG-1
SZ1 | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic SZ1
WG-1 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-1
SZ1 | WG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 and the WG-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and WG-1.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) | 157 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 250 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $179 | $350 |