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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 19 months before the WG-1 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS10 scores vs the WG-1 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS10 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-1 GPS TS10 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS10 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $350