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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released December 2007
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic L10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L10 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the L10 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The L10 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L10 scores against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L10 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic L10

 WG-2 GPS L10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012December 2007More modern by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kClearer screen (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 L10 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 features external measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic L10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L10 and the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and WG-2 GPS is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L10 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will produce extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography details
59
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic L10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
49
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic L10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
9
can't record video
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic L10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2007-12-14 2012-02-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 207k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 429 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $300