Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LZ20 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was launched 12 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LZ20 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ20 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ20 against the WG-1 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and WG-1 GPS is 71 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher LZ20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.