Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured 13 months prior to the WG-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH1 matches up against the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 against the WG-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.