Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX3 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LX3 scores vs the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX3 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LX3 and the WG-2 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX3 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX3 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older LX3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.