Panasonic G5 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The G5 was launched 6 months after the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G5 scores against the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G5 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 vs Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 vs the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and WG-2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and WG-2.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The G5 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.