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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(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
Pentax WG-2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax WG-2

 FH8 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FH8

 WG-2 FH8 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-2

 FH8 WG-2 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax Optio WG-2
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