Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WG-2

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS12 grades versus the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 versus the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.