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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was released 8 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5 grades against the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax WG-2

 S5 WG-2 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2012Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic S5

 WG-2 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax WG-2

 S5 WG-2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.0"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 and the WG-2.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and WG-2 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and WG-2.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
70
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-08-14 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 31 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.0 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 714 gr (1.57 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 440 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,999 $350