Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax WG-10

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was announced 3 years before the WG-10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX700 grades vs the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax WG-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX700 compared to the WG-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FX700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.