Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-2

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was released 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX100 grades versus the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 against the WG-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and WG-2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and WG-2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent LX100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.