Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was unveiled 12 months after the WG-2 GPS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH10 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FH10
WG-2 GPS | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WG-2 GPS is 97 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FH10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $110 | $300 |