Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZR3 was launched 12 months prior to the WG-1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZR3 grades vs the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax WG-1
| ZR3 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZR3
| WG-1 | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-1
| ZR3 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZR3 vs the WG-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WG-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZR3 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| 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 Overall 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 shots |
| Battery form | - | 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/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $280 | $350 |
