Panasonic FH2 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH2 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH2 grades against the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 features outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WG-3 GPS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.