Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax KP

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

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.

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

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.