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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
68 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was revealed 6 months later than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ60 grades against the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 FZ60 WG-2 GPS 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and WG-2 GPS is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and WG-2 GPS.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
54
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
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 better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (450 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (493g)
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 rather wide (28mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
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 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 493g (1.09 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 450 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $300