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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was introduced 6 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX9 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GX9 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GX9

 WG-2 GPS GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GX9 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and WG-2 GPS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX9 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 shots)
38
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
71
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-02-13 2012-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $300