Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Announced September 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Older Model is Panasonic LX7
(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
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX10 was introduced 4 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LX10 scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
LX10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | February 2012 | More recent by 57 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LX10
WG-2 GPS | LX10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
LX10 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX10 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the LX10 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic LX10 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer LX10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-LX15 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 260 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $700 | $300 |