Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 5 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH8 grades against the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and WG-1 GPS is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.