Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GH5 was manufactured 4 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GH5 grades vs the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5 versus Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5 against the WG-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and WG-2 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and WG-2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GH5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.