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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out 12 months later than the WG-2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS25 grades versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax WG-2

 ZS25 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WG-2 ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-2

 ZS25 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 versus the WG-2.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS25 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 16 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 Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
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 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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $350