Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was launched 13 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP5 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP5 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.