Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WG-3

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 23 months prior to the WG-3 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS3 scores versus the WG-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has physical 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) while the Pentax WG-3 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 against the WG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WG-3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.