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FZ82D vs WG-90
Quick take: The FZ82D has the highest resolution at 18MP; only the WG-90 is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FZ82DLumix · 2024 | WG-90Pentax · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379Best | £379Best |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.1MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fpsBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 596g (with battery and card) | 194g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | Fixed 5x zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FZ82D
WG-90
Portrait
4.5/10
3.2/10
Street
4.6/10
5.6/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.5/10
2.5/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
4.3/10
4.3/10
Sports & Action
5.0/10
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Landscape
3.4/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
5.5/10
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Casual
5.5/10
5.6/10
Food
4.1/10
3.5/10
Macro
4.6/10
3.0/10
Architecture
3.8/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
2.3/10
2.3/10
Underwater
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5.4/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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