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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released September 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was introduced 5 years after the E85 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS6 grades versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax E85

 TS6 E85 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2009Newer by 65 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic TS6

 E85 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax E85

 TS6 E85 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 provides exterior 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 E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS6 compared to the E85.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and E85.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TS6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
Pentax E85 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Pentax E85 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Optio E85
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 145 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $0