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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the WG-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS3 matches up vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 WG-2 TS3 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 TS3 WG-2 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 has outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 compared to the WG-2.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WG-2.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography highlights
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 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Street photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 environment proof
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (310 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography info
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 good battery power (310 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 environment proof
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 good battery power (310 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio WG-2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $350