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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LS5 scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic LS5

		

		

			
 WG-2 LS5 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 LS5 WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LS5 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 versus the WG-2.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and WG-2 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WG-2.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
54
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (160 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery life (160 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 weather proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (160 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging highlights
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 rather wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone socket
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external mic port
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images 260 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $294 $350