Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was released very close to the WG-2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS4 scores against the WG-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Optio WG-2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements 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 ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the WG-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and WG-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.