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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was launched 6 months after the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ5 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic SZ5

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS SZ5 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 SZ5 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ5 and the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
40
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
54
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
70
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
 weather proof
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
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 rather wide (28mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-07-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection 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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $195 $300