Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S5 was announced 8 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S5 scores against the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and WG-2 GPS is 60 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.