Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS3 grades versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the WS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS3 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent TS3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.