Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed 18 months before the WG-3 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ1 matches up versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ1 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.