Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-2

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was launched 22 months after the WG-2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX7 grades vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 features external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX7 versus the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and WG-2 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and WG-2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The GX7 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger GX7 should have an edge in sensor tech.