Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 3 years before the WG-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS10 grades versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 versus the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and WG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WG-3.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.