Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was introduced 12 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS30 matches up versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS30 versus the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.