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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 LX3 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic LX3

 WG-2 GPS LX3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012November 2008Fresher by 39 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 LX3 WG-2 GPS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (265g)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (265g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX3 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (265g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2008-11-04 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-60mm (2.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 gr (0.58 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 94 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $300