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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was unveiled 11 months after the WG-1 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS15 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS15 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS15

 WG-1 GPS ZS15 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS15 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ZS15 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (260 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
37
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-06-29 2011-08-16
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $350