Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WG-2

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was manufactured 5 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS70 matches up vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS70 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS70 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS70 compared to the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and WG-2 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and WG-2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.