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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was manufactured 3 months after the WG-2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ150 grades against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax WG-2

 FZ150 WG-2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FZ150

 WG-2 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax WG-2

 FZ150 WG-2 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ150 and the WG-2.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and WG-2 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and WG-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 Street photography features
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (528 grams)
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (528 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (528 grams)
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-04-11 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $350