Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LZ40 was launched 24 months later than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ40 grades vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax WG-2
LZ40 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic LZ40
WG-2 | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2
LZ40 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 offers external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ40 versus the WG-2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WG-2 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ40 and WG-2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LZ40 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $219 | $350 |