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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax P80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 5 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS6 matches up versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax P80

 TS6 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic TS6

 P80 TS6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax P80

 TS6 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the P80.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and P80.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Pentax P80
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Pentax P80
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Optio P80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $200