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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS3 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TS3 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS TS3 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TS3 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 compared to the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WG-2 GPS.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-2 GPS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (310 per charge)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography details
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 great battery life (310 shots)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
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 All around 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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $300