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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 2 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TS30 scores versus the WG-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax WG-2

 TS30 WG-2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-2 TS30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-2

 TS30 WG-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 features outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS30 and the WG-2.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WG-2.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS30 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS30
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography factors
43
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $350