Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was unveiled 12 months later than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ30 matches up against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and WG-2 GPS is 66 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer LZ30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.