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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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 ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 17 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS25 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS25

 WG-1 GPS ZS25 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS25 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
32
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (193g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 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 photographs 260 photographs
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $350