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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was brought out 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS10 grades against the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS10 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS10

 WG-2 GPS TS10 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys external measurements 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-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 against the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and WG-2 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography information
61
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-21 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
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 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $300