Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ3 grades versus the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax WG-1
| SZ3 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic SZ3
| WG-1 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax WG-1
| SZ3 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 vs the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and WG-1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 250 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Type of battery | 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $150 | $350 |