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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 24 months prior to the WG-2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS10 matches up against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax WG-2

 TS10 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-2 TS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2

 TS10 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 against the WG-2.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-21 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $350