Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 13 months prior to the WG-2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FH5 scores versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH5 compared to the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and WG-2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.