Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we are looking at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Zeiss. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The WG-1 GPS was brought out 8 years prior to the ZX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the ZX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-1 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in extra detail having its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.