Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS25 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS25 scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax WG-2
FS25 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FS25
WG-2 | FS25 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-2
FS25 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS25 compared to the WG-2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 5.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 192 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $350 |