Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was released 15 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF6 grades versus the WG-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF6 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and WG-2 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF6 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern GF6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.