Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K10D

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was unveiled 8 years after the K10D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS6 matches up vs the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys 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) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 against the K10D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K10D.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.