Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The G95 was revealed 7 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G95 matches up vs the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the G95 compared to the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and WG-2 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and WG-2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G95 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.