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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 grades vs the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FH25 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FH25

 WG-2 GPS FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FH25 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH25 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $300