Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 12 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ60 grades against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 and the WG-1 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and WG-1 GPS is 68 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ60 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ60 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.