Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 6 months later than the WG-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS40 grades versus the WG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS40 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 versus the WG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS40 and WG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS40 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.