Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.