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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 5 years after the W60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS6 matches up vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax W60

 TS6 W60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 68 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Panasonic TS6

 W60 TS6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W60

 TS6 W60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 compared to the W60.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and W60.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Pentax W60
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Pentax W60 Landscape photography info
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Pentax W60 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Optio W60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300