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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was brought out 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GM5 matches up against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax WG-2

 GM5 WG-2 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic GM5

 WG-2 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax WG-2

 GM5 WG-2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM5 features outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 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).

Check the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the GM5 and the WG-2.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and WG-2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GM5 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer GM5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
76
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
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quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (211g)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
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touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (211g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-15 2012-02-07
Body design Rangefinder-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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211g (0.47 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $966 $350