Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was released 3 months prior to the WG-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 3D1 scores against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 provides external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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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 3D1 vs the WG-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WG-2.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.