Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 grades against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and WG-2 GPS is 72 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.