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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS2 was launched 12 months before the WG-1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS2 grades versus the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax WG-1

 TS2 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-1 TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-1

 TS2 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax WG-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS2 and the WG-1.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and WG-1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
67
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 157 grams (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 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $350