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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WG-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS20 grades versus the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax WG-10

 TS20 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS20

 WG-10 TS20 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-10

 TS20 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS20 against the WG-10.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-31 2013-06-21
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 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 250 photos 260 photos
Type of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $0