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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced within a month of the WG-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS5 matches up versus the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-10

 TS5 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-10 TS5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-10

 TS5 WG-10 
LaunchedJuly 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 features external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS5 against the WG-10.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WG-10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny 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-10 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax WG-10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-12 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 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
Price at release $350 $0