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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

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

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ200 scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

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

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FZ200

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS FZ200 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 FZ200 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same age
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WG-2 GPS is 65 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

            Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (588 grams)
54
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery power (540 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery power (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors (588g)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
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    
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 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 score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $499 $300