Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-10

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH3 grades vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and WG-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.