Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was revealed 18 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ40 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ40 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WG-2 GPS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.