Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax WG-1

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").

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The 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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

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.

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.