Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Superseded the Pentax K-3
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS6 was announced 3 months prior to the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS6 matches up vs the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-3 II
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic TS6
K-3 II | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-3 II
TS6 | K-3 II | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | April 2015 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 compared to the K-3 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K-3 II is 91 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and K-3 II.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS6 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-3 II will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-3 II |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 8.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 800 grams (1.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 720 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $829 |