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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2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
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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

		

		

			
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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).
Look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
38
 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
64
 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
32
 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