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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K100D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was released 8 years after the K100D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K100D

 TS6 K100D 
ReleasedJanuary 2015December 2006More modern by 99 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic TS6

 K100D TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K100D

 TS6 K100D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has external 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 K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 versus the K100D.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K100D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and K100D.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic TS6 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TS6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Pentax K100D
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Pentax K100D
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660g)
resolution not great (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K100D Landscape photography highlights
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
9
no video
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K100D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K100D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-01-06 2006-12-03
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $0