Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Successor is Panasonic ZS8
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS7 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS7
WG-2 GPS | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS7 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |