Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was unveiled very close to the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ1 matches up versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 against the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and WG-2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.