Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP8 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP8 scores versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor technology.