Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was revealed 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS45 grades against the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS45 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS45 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS45 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS45 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.