Panasonic FZ200 with Pentax WG-2 GPS Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WG-2 GPS Main Features

  • July, 2012
  • February, 2012
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 25-600 mm (24x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 28-140 mm (5x) F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1312k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 125 x 87 x 110 mm, 588g.
  • 122 x 61 x 30 mm, 198g.
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Panasonic FZ200 Scores


Imaging score
41
Features score
73
Value for money score
76
Portability score
76
Overall score
61

Pentax WG-2 GPS Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
47
Value for money score
64
Portability score
96
Overall score
47

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Waterproof cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-FZ200 is greater than that of Optio WG-2 GPS. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Optio WG-2 GPS), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Pentax WG-2 GPS, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Lumix DMC-FZ200 has image stabilization(Optical), Optio WG-2 GPS doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Lumix DMC-FZ200 has electronic viewfinder, and the Optio WG-2 GPS doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-FZ200 has a higher resolution of 1312k dots, Optio WG-2 GPS has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-FZ200 Optio WG-2 GPS
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Lumix DMC-FZ200 Optio WG-2 GPS
Announced July, 2012 February, 2012
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 1312
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 13.50 5.40
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max Native ISO 3200 6400
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 6400 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 540 shots 260 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI92
Physical
Weight 588 g 198 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110 mm 122 x 61 x 30 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
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Interesting Waterproof

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16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

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14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

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16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
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16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix AW110
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16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh WG-M1
Ricoh WG-M1

14MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP120

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh WG-30
Ricoh WG-30

16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix W300
Nikon Coolpix W300

16MP | 1/2.3 | fixed lens mount

Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020

13MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount