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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was revealed 12 months later than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ7 matches up versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax WG-1

 SZ7 WG-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic SZ7

 WG-1 SZ7 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-1

 SZ7 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ7 versus the WG-1.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ7 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 260 images
Style 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 One One
Retail pricing $199 $350