Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ7 was brought out about the same time to the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SZ7 grades versus the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax WG-2
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic SZ7
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-2
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ7 vs the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and WG-2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
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 | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color 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 | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" 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 | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Form 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $350 |