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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-r

 TS6 K-r 
ReleasedJanuary 2015March 2011More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS6

 K-r TS6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-r

 TS6 K-r 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
47
has built in flash
low battery (470 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-r Landscape photography information
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K-r
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 598 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 370 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $1,100