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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS20 WG-2 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS20

 WG-2 GPS ZS20 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS20 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-04-26 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (220 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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $300