Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was unveiled 18 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 scores against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WG-2 GPS is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.