Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 24 months after the WG-1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH10 scores against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 and the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and WG-1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.