Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH6 matches up against the WG-3 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has outer 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WG-3 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind in sensor tech.