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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax WG-2

 FH1 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FH1

 WG-2 FH1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax WG-2

 FH1 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $350