Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was unveiled 5 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ1 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.