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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 5 months prior to the WG-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS25 scores vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WG-10

 TS25 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-10 TS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-10

 TS25 WG-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS25 vs the WG-10.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WG-10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax WG-10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $0