• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1248.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax XG-1 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,248 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Pentax XG-1

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 567g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    346k vs 153k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Panasonic TS7
Leica V-LUX 3
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Leica V-LUX 4

Pentax XG-1
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic TS7
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Leica V-LUX 4

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Pentax XG-1
Panasonic FZ70
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic FZ70
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Pentax XG-1
Samsung WB2200F
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic TS7
Samsung WB2200F
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $2018
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax XG-1 vs Fujifilm S9900W

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S9900W
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm S9900W

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