Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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 FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH3 was introduced 4 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH3 grades versus the WG-3 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
FH3 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic FH3
WG-3 GPS | FH3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
FH3 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $160 | $350 |