Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 II was released 6 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX100 II grades against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II enjoys 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-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II and the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and WG-2 GPS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.