Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH6 was revealed 17 months prior to the WG-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH6 matches up vs the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax WG-10
FH6 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FH6
WG-10 | FH6 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-10
FH6 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 against the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WG-10.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | 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 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $129 | $0 |