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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 6 months prior to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS10 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS10 WG-1 GPS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS10

 WG-1 GPS ZS10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS10 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (219g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-25 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $350