Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was released 12 months before the WG-2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FX78 grades versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 compared to the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and WG-2.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.