Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS100 was manufactured 3 years after the WG-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS100 scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax WG-2
ZS100 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS100
WG-2 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax WG-2
ZS100 | WG-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has got 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) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS100 against the WG-2.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and WG-2 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.9 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 559 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $700 | $350 |