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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was launched at a similar time to the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH6 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 FH6 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS FH6 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 FH6 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-2 GPS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography features
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (119g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
54
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography details
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
38
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
71
 better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (119 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
 environment sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
41
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (119g)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $129 $300