Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was unveiled 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX7 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 features external dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX7 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and WG-2 GPS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GX7 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger GX7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.