Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax WG-3

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax WG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FX700 grades versus the WG-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the WG-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.