Panasonic G100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic G100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 8 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G100 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G100 and the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and WG-2 GPS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer G100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.