Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was launched 6 months before the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G10 grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G10 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 vs the WG-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and WG-1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and WG-1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.