Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-3

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax WG-3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP5 scores versus the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Pentax WG-3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP5 vs the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be behind in sensor tech.