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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Released January 2009
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ28 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FZ28 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FZ28

 WG-2 GPS FZ28 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 FZ28 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ28 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and WG-2 GPS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417g (0.92 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $300