Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was revealed 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX8 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX8 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and WG-1 GPS is 74 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and WG-1 GPS.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.