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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was released 15 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G6 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 G6 WG-2 GPS 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2012Newer by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic G6

 WG-2 GPS G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 G6 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G6 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and WG-2 GPS is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and WG-2 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G6 uses the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern G6 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
56
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
72
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-04-24 2012-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $750 $300