Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2011
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS5 matches up versus the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-1
| TS5 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS5
| WG-1 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-1
| TS5 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS5 against the WG-1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WG-1.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | 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 speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 370 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $350 | $350 |