Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax WG-2

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.