Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was revealed 3 years before the WG-1 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS1 grades versus the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS1 against the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.