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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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 FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 6 months after the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ200 grades vs the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 FZ200 WG-2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 WG-2 FZ200 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 FZ200 WG-2 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 vs the WG-2.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WG-2 is 65 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and WG-2.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
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 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
54
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
48
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging details
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $350