Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WG-10

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and WG-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the WG-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX5 matches up versus the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Pentax WG-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX5 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX5 against the WG-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX5 and WG-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-10 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.