Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
TS1 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS1
WG-1 GPS | TS1 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
TS1 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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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 |