Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Pentax WG-3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      BrandPanasonicPentax
      ModelLumix DMC-FX580WG-3
      MSRP$299
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600125 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 4804288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios16:9, 4:3, 3:21:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 125 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyWidescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range6.00 m3.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Dimensions95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87")124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7 x 5.4 x 3.4"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargeable & chargerD-LI92
      Battery Life240 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax WG-3
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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