Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K20D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is very similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was launched 6 years after the K20D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS6 scores against the K20D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax K20D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 offers 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) and the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 and the K20D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and K20D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K20D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.