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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The LX5 was launched within a month of the WG-2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the LX5 matches up against the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax WG-2

 LX5 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic LX5

 WG-2 LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-2

 LX5 WG-2 
ReleasedDecember 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the LX5 versus the WG-2.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WG-2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and WG-2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (271g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
70
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (271g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-12-15 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $294 $350