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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 5 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS6 grades vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax W80

 TS6 W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS6

 W80 TS6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W80

 TS6 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers external 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 W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 versus the W80.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and W80.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Pentax W80 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Optio W80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-06-25
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $250