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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 24 months later than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XS1 grades versus the WG-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax WG-1

 XS1 WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic XS1

 WG-1 XS1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1

 XS1 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XS1 versus the WG-1.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WG-1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and WG-1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent XS1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
39
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-02-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $350