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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH3
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax WG-1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was announced 2 months after the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GH2 matches up vs the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Pentax WG-1

 GH2 WG-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic GH2

 WG-1 GH2 

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Pentax WG-1

 GH2 WG-1 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH2 versus Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GH2 compared to the WG-1.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and WG-1 is 70 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and WG-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH2 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GH2 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
70
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography details
46
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH2
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-23 2011-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 442 gr (0.97 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $350