Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was introduced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS12 scores against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS12 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.