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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS25 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS25 grades versus the WG-3 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS25 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS25

 WG-3 GPS ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS25 WG-3 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 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 vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS25 against the WG-3 GPS.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WG-3 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography highlights
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (238g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-07-19
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 238 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Battery format 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
Retail cost $300 $350