Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
Pentax
31 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
Panasonic
97 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Pentax WG WG-8 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax WG WG-8 Verde 2024
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 II
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.