Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was released 3 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FP1 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FP1
WG-2 GPS | FP1 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FP1 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (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 | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $153 | $300 |