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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax WG-3

 FH8 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Panasonic FH8

 WG-3 FH8 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-3

 FH8 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax WG-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax WG-3
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