Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was brought out 3 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZS100 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and WG-2 GPS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.