Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was introduced 3 months later than the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS20 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS20 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.