Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, 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-3 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH25 grades vs the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
FH25 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic FH25
WG-3 GPS | FH25 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
FH25 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WG-3 GPS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 238g (0.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $180 | $350 |