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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was released 2 years after the K-01 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS6 grades versus the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-01

 TS6 K-01 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic TS6

 K-01 TS6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-01

 TS6 K-01 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 versus the K-01.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and K-01.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TS6 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging. The fresher TS6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
more heavy than average in class (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good battery pack (540 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average in class (561 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-01 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (561 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K-01
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-06 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 81
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 561 gr (1.24 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 370 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $899