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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 18 months after the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS5 scores against the WG-2 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS5 WG-2 GPS 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-2 GPS TS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 TS5 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 and the WG-2 GPS.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TS5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography info
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography features
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography info
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
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 All around 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 370 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $300