Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS50 grades vs the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WG-1 GPS is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger ZS50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.