Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-1

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was introduced 13 months prior to the K-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS6 scores against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 versus the K-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and K-1 is 91 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K-1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS6 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will offer greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TS6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.