Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax WG-2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was launched 6 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 II grades vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II features physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II versus the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and WG-2 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and WG-2.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.