Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS10 was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS10 scores vs the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS10
WG-2 GPS | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 and the WG-2 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $300 |