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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 9 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS20 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS20 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS20

 WG-1 GPS ZS20 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS20 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
provides touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-04-26 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
WB 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $350