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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was revealed 24 months prior to the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS2 matches up against the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS2 WG-2 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS2

 WG-2 GPS TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS2 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outside 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 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS2 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and WG-2 GPS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-26 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
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 Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $300