Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.