Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

The TS6 was unveiled 5 months after the K-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS6 scores versus the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-S1
TS6 | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic TS6
K-S1 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-S1
TS6 | K-S1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2014 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS6 vs the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K-S1 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and K-S1.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-S1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 558 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $339 |