Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 12 months after the WG-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH8 grades against the WG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 compared to the WG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WG-1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and WG-1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.