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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Pentax WG-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax WG-10

 FP2 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FP2

 WG-10 FP2 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WG-10

 FP2 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography features
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax WG-10
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