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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 12 months later than the WG-2 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS25 grades against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS25 WG-2 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-2 GPS TS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS25 WG-2 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 vs the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WG-2 GPS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and WG-2 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TS25 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (144g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
71
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2 GPS
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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 rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 260 images
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $300