Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS15 was brought out 17 months after the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS15 scores versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax WG-1
ZS15 | WG-1 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS15
WG-1 | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-1
ZS15 | WG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 vs the WG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ZS15 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-06-29 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 208 grams (0.46 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $350 |