Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH2 matches up versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the WG-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and WG-10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.