Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax WG-2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was revealed 8 months after the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH3 scores against the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 has outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GH3 and the WG-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and WG-2 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH3 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GH3 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger GH3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.