Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH5 was revealed 13 months before the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH5 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH5 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FH5
WG-2 GPS | FH5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH5 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outer measurements 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 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $169 | $300 |