Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 5 months prior to the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH7 matches up versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and WG-2.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.