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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
Pentax K-S1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-S1

 TS6 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic TS6

 K-S1 TS6 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-S1

 TS6 K-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
37
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (558g)
above average high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.4 fps)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Pentax K-S1
73
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (558 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography factors
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
low battery (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-S1
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