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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

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

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 6 months after the WG-1 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS4 grades vs the WG-1 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS TS4 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TS4 WG-1 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 compared to the WG-1 GPS.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and WG-1 GPS.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography features
21
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
54
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography information
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery power (310 per charge)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
37
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
66
 great battery power (310 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
41
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 great battery power (310 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
42
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
25
 quite wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-31 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 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 dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $350