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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was introduced 18 months before the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR3 scores against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZR3 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZR3

 WG-1 GPS ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZR3 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZR3 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR3 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-26 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $350