Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
- Launched July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe FZ40 was brought out 4 years before the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ40 grades vs the WG-3 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
FZ40 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic FZ40
WG-3 GPS | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
FZ40 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 and the WG-3 GPS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and WG-3 GPS is 68 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum 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 diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) | 238 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos |
Battery form | - | 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 |
Price at launch | $420 | $350 |