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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G10 was introduced 18 months prior to the WG-2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G10 matches up versus the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WG-2

 G10 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G10

 WG-2 G10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-2

 G10 WG-2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G10 against the WG-2.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and WG-2 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and WG-2.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography information
54
good battery (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
23
provides face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-08-09 2012-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $550 $350