Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax WG-1
XS1 | WG-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic XS1
WG-1 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1
XS1 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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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 |