Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was brought out 3 years after the K-r which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TS6 scores against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 vs the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K-r is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K-r.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.