Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 5 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS15 and the WG-3 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and WG-3 GPS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.