Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The FZ60 was introduced 6 months after the WG-2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 scores vs the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 versus the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and WG-2 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.