Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH8 was brought out within a month of the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH8 grades versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax WG-2
FH8 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FH8
WG-2 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-2
FH8 | WG-2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FH8 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH8 versus the WG-2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WG-2 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and WG-2.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123 gr (0.27 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $149 | $350 |