Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax WG-10
ZR1 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic ZR1
WG-10 | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WG-10
ZR1 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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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 |