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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS4 was announced 12 months after the WG-1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS4 matches up vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TS4 WG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 WG-1 TS4 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-1

		

		

			
 TS4 WG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 versus the WG-1.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WG-1.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-1 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TS4 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography features
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 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
35
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (310 shots)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
66
 better than average battery (310 shots)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
42
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio WG-1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-31 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photos 260 photos
Battery type 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $350