Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 6 months before the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS7 scores vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 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).

Compare the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS7 against the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS7 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.