Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FZ40 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ40 matches up versus the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax WG-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax WG-3
| FZ40 | WG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Panasonic FZ40
| WG-3 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax WG-3
| FZ40 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 features 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) and the Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ40 vs the WG-3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and WG-3 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and WG-3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax WG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax WG-3 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $420 | $300 |
