Panasonic GX85 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was unveiled 4 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX85 matches up against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX85 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX85 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and WG-2 GPS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The GX85 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher GX85 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.