Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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
- Revealed February 2011
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR1 scores versus the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax WG-1
| ZR1 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZR1
| WG-1 | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-1
| ZR1 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR1 vs the WG-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WG-1.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-07-27 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.10 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 158g (0.35 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 260 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $280 | $350 |