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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS5 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic TS5

 WG-3 GPS TS5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS5 WG-3 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2013July 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (238g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (238 grams)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax WG-3 GPS
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