Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 3 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS6 scores against the RZ18 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 provides external measurements 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 RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 compared to the RZ18.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and RZ18.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.