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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
58 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
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
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was manufactured 6 months after the WG-3 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS40 grades versus the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

          

          

            
 ZS40 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS40

          

          

            
 WG-3 GPS ZS40 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

          

          

            
 ZS40 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Same generation
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS40 has outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS40 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS40 vs the WG-3 GPS.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and WG-3 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
58
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
54
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
69
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 environment sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 shots)
 heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
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 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
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 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (238g)
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Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS40 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ60 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD with AR coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 300 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $450 $350