Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Launched September 2018
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Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Zeiss. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-3 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Zeiss ZX1
| WG-3 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Pentax WG-3
| ZX1 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2018 |  | July 2013 | More modern by 63 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 4.34" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+2305k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Zeiss ZX1
| WG-3 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-3 and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 compared to the ZX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and ZX1.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver greater detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Zeiss |
| Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-07-19 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 4.34" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 2,765 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | - |
