Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax WG-1

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was introduced 7 years after the WG-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II grades against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 II offers physical dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX100 II versus the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and WG-1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and WG-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger LX100 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.