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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 7 months before the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH2 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic FH2

 WG-1 GPS FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 FH2 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 270 photos 260 photos
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $350