Pentax WG-2 vs Canon G5X

Canon G5X advantages over Pentax WG-2

• Tilt-swivel screen
  Tilt-swivel vs none
  Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 2.41 vs 1.34 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Larger lens aperture
  f/1.8 vs f/3.5
  Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
• RAW file ability
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi vs None
  Share your photos wirelessly
• NFC
  Yes vs No
  Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Integrated ND filter
  Yes vs No
  Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• Newer
  9 years vs 13 years old
  Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• More dots on screen
  1040k vs 460k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Less shutter lag
  0.27 vs 0.44 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  20.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Wider angle lens
  24 mm vs 28 mm
  Capture more of the scene
• Longer exposure
  30 vs 4 sec
  Long exposures for night shots
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Faster JPEG shooting
  7.6 fps vs 1.0 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Higher extended ISO
  12800 vs 6400 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility