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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 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-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS25 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic TS25

 WG-3 GPS TS25 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS25 WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (238g)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax WG-3 GPS
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