Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax P70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS6 was brought out 5 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS6 scores vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax P70
TS6 | P70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | March 2009 | Newer by 72 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Panasonic TS6
P70 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax P70
TS6 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 and the P70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and P70.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $200 |