Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS50 was announced 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS50 grades vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS50 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS50
WG-2 GPS | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS50 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 5.40 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 243 gr (0.54 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 260 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $300 |