Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
(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
- Released February 2011
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS50 was announced 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS50 matches up versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax WG-1
ZS50 | WG-1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2011 | More recent by 48 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS50
WG-1 | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-1
ZS50 | WG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 and the WG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and WG-1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and WG-1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $350 |