Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was introduced 18 months before the WG-2 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G10 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and WG-2 GPS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind in sensor tech.