Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was released 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZR1 grades versus the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZR1 against the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.