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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was manufactured within a month of the K-S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS6 matches up against the K-S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-S2

 TS6 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic TS6

 K-S2 TS6 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-S2

 TS6 K-S2 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 against the K-S2.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and K-S2.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Pentax K-S2 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography highlights
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography factors
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (678g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K-S2
Other name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 678g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $581