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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 3 years prior to the WG-1 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS1 grades vs the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS1 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS1

 WG-1 GPS TS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS1 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS1 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WG-1 GPS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $350