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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was released 17 months after the WG-1 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS25 grades against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS25 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-1 GPS TS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS25 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 vs the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent TS25 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes 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)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Battery type 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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $350