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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was brought out 9 months later than the WG-2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX7 grades versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax WG-2

 LX7 WG-2 
IntroducedOctober 2012February 2012More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic LX7

 WG-2 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-2

 LX7 WG-2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the LX7 and the WG-2.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and WG-2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax WG-2 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher LX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
Pentax WG-2 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (298 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-10-15 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $350