Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH1 scores against the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH1 and the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and WG-2.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.