Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax WG-2

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax WG-2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was introduced 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GH5S grades vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S versus the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and WG-2 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and WG-2.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.