Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The 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.

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.

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.

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.