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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS1 matches up vs the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS1 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS1

 WG-2 GPS TS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS1 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers physical dimensions 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-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and WG-2 GPS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography factors
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $300