Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH6 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FH6
WG-2 GPS | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FH6 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |