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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 18 months after the WG-2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS5 scores vs the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-2

 TS5 WG-2 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-2 TS5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-2

 TS5 WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 versus the WG-2.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-2 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WG-2.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax Optio WG-2
Other name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-12 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $350