Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-500
TS6 | K-500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | November 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic TS6
K-500 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-500
TS6 | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-500 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME M |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 710 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $600 |