Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was introduced 17 months after the WG-1 GPS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ3 matches up against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.