Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax WG-10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 5 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS15 scores vs the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical 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-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 versus the WG-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and WG-10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-10 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.