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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was revealed 6 months prior to the WG-2 GPS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LS5 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 LS5 WG-2 GPS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LS5

          

          

            
 WG-2 GPS LS5 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

          

          

            
 LS5 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LS5 vs the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and WG-2 GPS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

            Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
54
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography advice
32
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (160 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (160 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (160 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone support
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-21 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots 260 shots
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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $294 $300