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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GF7 was released 3 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GF7 grades against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF7 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 37 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 GF7

 WG-2 GPS GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 GF7 WG-2 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GF7 and the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and WG-2 GPS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GF7 includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent GF7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
70
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging information
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-01 2012-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $308 $300