Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was brought out 12 months before the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G10 matches up against the WG-1 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G10 and the WG-1 GPS.

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

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.