Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 3 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the WG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 vs the WG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WG-3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.