Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-1
TS3 | WG-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS3
WG-1 | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1
TS3 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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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 |