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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 12 months prior to the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS10 grades versus the WG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax WG-1

 TS10 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-1 TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-1

 TS10 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 vs the WG-1.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and WG-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older TS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-21 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $350