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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-1

 ZR3 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Compare the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
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
35
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography advice
36
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
37
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
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)
71
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
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
42
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 Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
29
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
25
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax 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