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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 19 months after the WG-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS30 grades against the WG-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax WG-10

 TS30 WG-10 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS30

 WG-10 TS30 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-10

 TS30 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS30 compared to the WG-10.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and WG-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and WG-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TS30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 250 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $0