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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS1 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS1

 WG-1 GPS ZS1 
ReleasedAugust 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS1 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229g (0.50 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $350