Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Additionally 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
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX75 was launched 20 months before the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX75 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FX75 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FX75
WG-2 GPS | FX75 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FX75 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX75 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $139 | $300 |