Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 6 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS80 scores against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WG-1 GPS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.