Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 13 months prior to the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G2 matches up against the WG-1 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 and the WG-1 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and WG-1 GPS is 72 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 GPS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.