Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH2 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH2 scores versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 vs the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and WG-2.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.