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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 7 months later than the WG-1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS3 matches up against the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-1

 TS3 WG-1 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-1 TS3 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1

 TS3 WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS3 against the WG-1.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WG-1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography details
63
good battery pack (310 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $350