Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax WG-2

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 2 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ1000 scores versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and WG-2 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and WG-2.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.