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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Released January 2013
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 17 months later than the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the XS1 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 XS1 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic XS1

 WG-1 GPS XS1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 XS1 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XS1 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and WG-1 GPS is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger XS1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

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

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 260 pictures 260 pictures
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $350