Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax WG-10

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax WG-10, 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-10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 19 months after the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ10 grades versus the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 versus Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ10 compared to the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and WG-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ10 will have an edge in sensor technology.