Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-10

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WG-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FP5 grades versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP5 and the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WG-10.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.