Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GH5S was manufactured 6 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GH5S scores vs the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH5S compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and WG-2 GPS is 62 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have an edge in sensor tech.