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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K20D

 TS6 K20D 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2008Newer by 80 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Panasonic TS6

 K20D TS6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K20D

 TS6 K20D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Pentax K20D Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Pentax K20D Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Pentax K20D Sports photography advice
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax K20D Travel photography advice
73
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax K20D
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K20D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K20D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K20D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2008-06-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $700