Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FP5 matches up vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 against the WG-3 GPS.

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

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.