Panasonic GH2 vs Pentax WG-1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.