Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax WG-10

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WG-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS4 matches up vs the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 against the WG-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and WG-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.