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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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
  • Announced July 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax WG-3 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 18 months later than the WG-3 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS6 grades versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS6 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2013Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-3 GPS TS6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 TS6 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has external 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 specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-3 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and WG-3 GPS.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TS6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-07-19
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 238 grams (0.52 pounds)
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 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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $350