Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 5 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS70 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and WG-1 GPS is 87 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS70 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS70 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.