Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WG-10

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WG-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS200 grades against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS200 and the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and WG-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.