Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FP2 was announced 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP2 grades vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax WG-10
FP2 | WG-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FP2
WG-10 | FP2 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WG-10
FP2 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers exterior dimensions 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-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 versus Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 versus the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and WG-10.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax WG-10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 0.7fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 1.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $80 | $0 |