Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.