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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 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
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 4 years prior to the WG-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the FP3 grades vs the WG-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax WG-10

 FP3 WG-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic FP3

 WG-10 FP3 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax WG-10

 FP3 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FP3 compared to the WG-10.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and WG-10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (155g)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
60
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax WG-10
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $182 $0