Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and WG-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS42 grades against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS42 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS42 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.