Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax WG-2

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX8 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was launched 3 years later than the WG-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX8 grades against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX8 vs the WG-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and WG-2 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.