Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Launched January 2017
- Older Model is Panasonic GH4
- New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax WG-2
GH5 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | February 2012 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic GH5
WG-2 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax WG-2
GH5 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lbs) | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch price | $1,298 | $350 |