Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 24 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ70 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WG-1 GPS is 63 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.