Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-1

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WG-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 13 months prior to the WG-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP2 scores against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 and the WG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WG-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.