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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax WG-2

 G2 WG-2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G2

 WG-2 G2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax WG-2

 G2 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and WG-2 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
65
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428g)
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G2
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
58
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (428g)
low megapixels (12MP)
70
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax Optio WG-2
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