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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax KP, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was announced 3 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS6 grades against the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax KP

 TS6 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic TS6

 KP TS6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2015More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax KP

 TS6 KP 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 against the KP.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and KP.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS6 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KP will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax KP Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Pentax KP
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax KP
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax KP
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-01-06 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 pictures 390 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $747