Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS6 grades vs the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 and the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.