Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS6 was manufactured 20 months later than the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS6 scores against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
TS6 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic TS6
K-5 IIs | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-5 IIs
TS6 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior 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) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the K-5 IIs.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K-5 IIs is 91 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and K-5 IIs.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The TS6 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger TS6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
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 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 980 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $749 |