Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
See the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax 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 |
