Panasonic G2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was launched 19 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G2 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 comes with exterior measurements 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-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G2 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and WG-2 GPS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.