Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was revealed 2 years after the WG-2 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LX100 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 provides exterior dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and WG-2 GPS is 83 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will provide you with more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger LX100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.