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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax WG-10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax WG-10 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 ×
General
ModelPentax WG-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
BrandPentaxPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberWG-10DMC-FX78
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114100
Width (mm)2821
Height (mm)5955
Weight (g)167142
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1412.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 3216(10.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)0.73.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens, 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.17 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 6.7
  • 33.5
  • 4
  • 20
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modesContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (80-1600, adjustable), Digital SR (80-6400), Manual (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), ISO 3200-6400 5MP or 4MPAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Digital Wide, Digital SR3D Photo, SCN, Cosmetic, My Color; Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description13 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)0.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)9770
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.73.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260200
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI92Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp(sp3)/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPixel Track Shake Reduction, Waterproof to 33 feet, Shockproof to 4.9 feet, Coldproof to 14 degrees F. Available in red.Mega OIS image stabilization, 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 3D Photos, Beauty Retouch. Available in black



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