Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZR3 was brought out 24 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZR3 scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| ZR3 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZR3
| WG-2 GPS | ZR3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| ZR3 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZR3 against the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ZR3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-01-26 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $280 | $300 |