Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was brought out 5 years after the WG-2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 scores versus the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 versus the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and WG-2 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and WG-2.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.