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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 18 months prior to the WG-1 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS2 grades vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS2 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-1 GPS TS2 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS2 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS2 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and WG-1 GPS is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-26 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 images
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $350