Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was released 18 months after the WG-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LZ20 scores against the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 vs the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WG-1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ20 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger LZ20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.