Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was unveiled 21 months later than the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G6 matches up vs the WG-1 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and WG-1 GPS is 74 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G6 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.