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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed December 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was launched 5 years after the K-x which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS6 matches up versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-x

 TS6 K-x 
RevealedJanuary 2015December 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic TS6

 K-x TS6 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-x

 TS6 K-x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outer 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) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS6 compared to the K-x.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K-x.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic TS6 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer TS6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Pentax K-x Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
better than average battery power (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,900 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K-x
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 16.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 580g (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 1900 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $600