Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was released 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH1 grades against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH1 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH1 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.