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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was released 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ10 grades versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SZ10 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic SZ10

 WG-2 GPS SZ10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 SZ10 WG-2 GPS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor 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") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (177g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $300