Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 2 years later than the WG-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS60 matches up against the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 offers external dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 and the WG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS60 and WG-3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WG-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.