Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Launched January 2014
- Previous 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
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ40 was revealed 24 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ40 scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
LZ40 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LZ40
WG-2 GPS | LZ40 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
LZ40 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 has physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and WG-2 GPS is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher LZ40 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | 320 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $219 | $300 |