Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax WG-2
FX75 | WG-2 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FX75
WG-2 | FX75 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2
FX75 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 192 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $139 | $350 |