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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was announced 6 months after the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS20 matches up versus the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS20 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-1 GPS TS20 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS20 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS20 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-31 2011-08-16
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $350