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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 3 years after the WG-1 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS30 scores vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS30 WG-1 GPS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-1 GPS TS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 TS30 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 against the WG-1 GPS.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WG-1 GPS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and WG-1 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TS30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $350