Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-x

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.