Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZR1 grades against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 and the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ZR1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.