Panasonic G7 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G7 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was brought out 3 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G7 grades vs the WG-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 vs the WG-2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and WG-2 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The G7 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher G7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.