Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP3 matches up against the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and WG-3 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.