Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was released 2 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS50 scores vs the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS50 compared to the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.