Panasonic FH5 vs Pentax WG-3

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH5 grades vs the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 and Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 vs the WG-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and WG-3.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.