Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2019
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
- Superseded the Panasonic G85
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax WG-2
G95 | WG-2 | |||
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Revealed | April 2019 | February 2012 | Newer by 88 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper display (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G95
WG-2 | G95 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax WG-2
G95 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G90 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2019-04-05 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 536 grams (1.18 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $998 | $350 |