Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was launched 22 months later than the WG-2 GPS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LF1 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the LF1 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.