Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
(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
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS6 was unveiled 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS6 grades against the WG-2 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
TS6 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic TS6
WG-2 GPS | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
TS6 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and WG-2 GPS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
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 All around 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $300 |