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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced within a month of the WG-1 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS3 scores versus the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS3 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS3

 WG-1 GPS TS3 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS3 WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 and the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-1 GPS to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
63
good battery life (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $350