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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FP1 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FP1

 WG-2 GPS FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FP1 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (151g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (151 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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
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