Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax WG-3

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was introduced 4 years before the WG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH1 grades vs the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 versus the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WG-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.