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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 22 months earlier than the WG-3 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax WG-3

 FH7 WG-3 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Panasonic FH7

 WG-3 FH7 
ReleasedJuly 2013September 2011More modern by 22 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax WG-3

 FH7 WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 vs the WG-3.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WG-3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
71
lighter than competition (126g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Pentax WG-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Pentax WG-3
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 126g (0.28 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $300