Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was announced 3 years before the WG-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH3 grades against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH3 and the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WG-2.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.