Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-1

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was manufactured 3 years after the WG-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS45 matches up against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS45 against the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and WG-1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ZS45 will have a benefit in sensor tech.