Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was manufactured 14 months after the K-500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS6 grades versus the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outside dimensions 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-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS6 vs the K-500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K-500 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K-500.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TS6 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer TS6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.