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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was released 5 months later than the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS15 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS ZS15 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 ZS15 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS15 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS15 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (208g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
54
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (208g)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 missing external mic socket
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Category 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 One One
Price at launch $279 $300