Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was announced 19 months before the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ35 grades against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 vs the WG-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and WG-2 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.