Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS5 was manufactured 7 months prior to the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS5 grades versus the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax WG-1
| ZS5 | WG-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS5
| WG-1 | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax WG-1
| ZS5 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS5 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS5 compared to the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-1 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 260 photographs |
| Battery form | - | 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $350 |