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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax WG-2

 SZ7 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic SZ7

 WG-2 SZ7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-2

 SZ7 WG-2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio WG-2
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