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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 20 months after the Efina which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS6 scores versus the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax Efina

 TS6 Efina 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS6

 Efina TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Efina

 TS6 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 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 Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS6 versus the Efina.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
52
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Efina
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $10