Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 was introduced in January 2009 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Panasonic FX580
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 over Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.3 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Mono vs

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      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH22
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic TS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Canon SD4000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Casio EX-Z280
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm Z30
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony S930
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm Z35
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony T99
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH10
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Pentax WG-1 GPS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4288 x 3216
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 1 cm
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm XF10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS body has dimensions of 116 x 59 x 29 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 1.14") and they both weigh 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      95 mm

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      116 mm

      59 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      44
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and give them scores of 50 and 47 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      39
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      49
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

      Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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