Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was launched 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS45 grades vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS45 has got external dimensions 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-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS45 against the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS45 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.