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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS50 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS50

 WG-2 GPS ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS50 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
66
lighter than others in class (243g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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