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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was announced 6 months later than the WG-2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the LZ20 matches up against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax WG-2

 LZ20 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic LZ20

 WG-2 LZ20 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax WG-2

 LZ20 WG-2 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ20 versus the WG-2.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and WG-2 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ20 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging info
25
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $350