Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS 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
- Revealed July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS5 was brought out about the same time to the WG-3 GPS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS5 grades against the WG-3 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TS5 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic TS5
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
TS5 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | July 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS5 and the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WG-3 GPS.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 | 240 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $350 |