Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-r
TS6 | K-r | |||
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Released | January 2015 | March 2011 | More modern by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic TS6
K-r | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-r
TS6 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |