Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 7 months prior to the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH5 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind in sensor innovation.