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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 12 months later than the WG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS20 matches up versus the WG-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax WG-1

 TS20 WG-1 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-1 TS20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-1

 TS20 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS20 vs the WG-1.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WG-1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WG-1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TS20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-31 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $179 $350