Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 17 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH10 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH10 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and WG-1 GPS is 97 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger FH10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.