Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax WG-3

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 23 months before the WG-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX90 matches up vs the WG-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 versus Pentax WG-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX90 vs the WG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and WG-3.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.