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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was launched 4 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the G85 grades versus the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 G85 WG-2 
RevealedSeptember 2016February 2012More recent by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 G85 WG-2 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G85 and the WG-2.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and WG-2 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and WG-2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The G85 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher G85 provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
72
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW files
40
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
54
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
64
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 not so great battery (330 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
71
 environment proofing
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery (330 per charge)
70
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
73
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 not so great battery (330 shots)
47
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2016-09-19 2012-02-07
Physical type 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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $900 $350