Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
(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
- Launched July 2013
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ZS45 was launched 18 months after the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS45 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
ZS45 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS45
WG-3 GPS | ZS45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
ZS45 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS45 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS45 versus the WG-3 GPS.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-WG-3-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-WG-3-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS45 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ZS45 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-vs-Pentax-WG-3-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ57 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249g (0.55 lbs) | 238g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" 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 | 350 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $350 |