Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TS25 was released 6 months earlier than the WG-3 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS25 scores against the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TS25 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic TS25
WG-3 GPS | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
TS25 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TS25 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WG-3 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and WG-3 GPS.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 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 gr (0.32 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 |
Price at launch | $180 | $350 |