Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was launched 13 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ40 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ40 and the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and WG-1 GPS is 68 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ40 will be behind in sensor tech.