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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS7 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS7

 WG-2 GPS ZS7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 ZS7 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging details
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $300