Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 5 months later than the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS15 matches up versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 offers exterior 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-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS15 vs the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.