Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX75 scores against the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX75 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and WG-2.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.