Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was introduced 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX9 matches up versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 has external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX9 against the WG-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WG-2 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.