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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was introduced at a similar time to the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS7 scores versus the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS7 WG-1 GPS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic ZS7

 WG-1 GPS ZS7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 ZS7 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS7 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $350