Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH8 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WG-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH8 grades against the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax WG-3
FH8 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Panasonic FH8
WG-3 | FH8 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-3
FH8 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the WG-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and WG-3.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax WG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123 gr (0.27 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $300 |