Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ150 was unveiled 3 months after the WG-2 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 scores against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
FZ150 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FZ150
WG-2 GPS | FZ150 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
FZ150 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ150 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ150 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and WG-2 GPS is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 528g (1.16 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
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 All around score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $300 |