Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 24 months earlier than the WG-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS1 grades versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS1 compared to the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and WG-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.