Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Efina

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.