Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
G10 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic G10
WG-2 GPS | G10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
G10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-09 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
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 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $550 | $300 |