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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic LX10
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 LX10 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2012More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LX10

 WG-2 GPS LX10 

Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 LX10 WG-2 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (310g)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
75
lighter than others in class (310g)
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
70
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging features
38
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (310g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic LX10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
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