Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.