Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax WG-2
FZ200 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic FZ200
WG-2 | FZ200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2
FZ200 | WG-2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |