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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF6 scores against the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF6 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012More modern by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic GF6

 WG-2 GPS GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF6 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and WG-2 GPS is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The GF6 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher GF6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography info
69
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-04-08 2012-02-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323g (0.71 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $326 $300