Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Superseded the Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
TS3 | WG-2 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS3
WG-2 GPS | TS3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
TS3 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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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 |