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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Pentax WG-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax WG-10

 FH6 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FH6

 WG-10 FH6 
RevealedJune 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-10

 FH6 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax WG-10
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