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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax WG-2
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax WG-2

 ZS15 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS15

 WG-2 ZS15 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2

 ZS15 WG-2 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-06-29 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $350