Pentax WG-10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-10 grades versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 has outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-10 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-10 vs the ZX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and ZX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and ZX1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer more detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.