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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 5 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX90 scores versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FX90 WG-2 GPS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FX90

 WG-2 GPS FX90 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FX90 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FX90 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
60
has focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-26 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $300