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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax WG-2

 G95 WG-2 
RevealedApril 2019February 2012Newer by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic G95

 WG-2 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax WG-2

 G95 WG-2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (290 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (290 per charge)
70
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (290 per charge)
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Optio WG-2
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