Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS45 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

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.