Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the ZS100 (1") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was introduced 4 years later than the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS100 grades versus the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS100 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and WG-1 GPS is 87 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 will have an edge in sensor tech.