Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS7 was released 6 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS7 matches up against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WG-1
| ZS7 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic ZS7
| WG-1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1
| ZS7 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | February 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and WG-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $350 | $350 |