Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-3

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP2 scores against the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 and the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and WG-3.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.