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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced around the same time to the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS4 scores versus the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TS4 WG-2 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 WG-2 GPS TS4 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

		

		

			
 TS4 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and WG-2 GPS.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
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 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
54
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography info
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
66
 good battery power (310 per charge)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography features
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 good battery power (310 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-31 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
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 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $300