Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was announced 15 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G6 scores against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 features outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G6 and the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and WG-2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and WG-2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G6 includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The newer G6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.