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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZR1 scores vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax WG-10

 ZR1 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 WG-10 ZR1 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009Newer by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-10

 ZR1 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZR1 features exterior 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-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZR1 and the WG-10.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and WG-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-27 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $0