Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was brought out 13 months before the WG-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 matches up against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WG-2.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.