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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS7 grades against the WG-3 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS7 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS7

 WG-3 GPS ZS7 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ZS7 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS7 versus the WG-3 GPS.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 238 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $350