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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH22 matches up versus the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax WG-10

 FH22 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FH22

 WG-10 FH22 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WG-10

 FH22 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 features external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH22 compared to the WG-10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
67
includes focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax WG-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - 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 cost $200 $0