Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS42 grades versus the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.