Panasonic G100 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was launched 8 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G100 matches up vs the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic G100 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 and the WG-2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and WG-2 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and WG-2.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.