Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 12 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 scores versus the WG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 versus the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and WG-1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger FH6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.