Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS10 matches up against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outer 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) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 against the WG-3 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WG-3 GPS.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.