Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-1

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 8 months later than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 scores vs the WG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 and the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and WG-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.