Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was introduced 5 years after the WG-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G85 grades versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 has outer dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G85 and the WG-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and WG-1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and WG-1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G85 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G85 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G85 will have an edge in sensor tech.