Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 grades against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.