Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ10 was manufactured 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ10 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax WG-2
SZ10 | WG-2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic SZ10
WG-2 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax WG-2
SZ10 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 has got external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WG-2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and WG-2.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.4 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $350 |