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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS2 was introduced 24 months before the WG-2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS2 grades versus the WG-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax WG-2

 TS2 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-2 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2

 TS2 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 versus the WG-2.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WG-2 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and WG-2.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
Pentax WG-2 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
67
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-2 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-01-26 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen 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 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $350