Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was unveiled 8 months before the WG-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FX75 matches up against the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX75 versus the WG-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and WG-1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and WG-1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FX75 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.