Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-2 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS15 grades against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.