Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was announced 3 years before the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS42 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 has got external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS42 versus the WG-2 GPS.

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

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS42 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.