Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3
(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
- Released February 2012
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G2 was brought out 19 months prior to the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G2 matches up vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax WG-2
G2 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G2
WG-2 | G2 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax WG-2
G2 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G2 versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G2 against the WG-2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and WG-2 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and WG-2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | AVCHD Lite, 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,000 | $350 |