Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was released 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ2500 grades versus the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ2500 against the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and WG-1 GPS is 53 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.