Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS6 was unveiled 3 years later than the WG-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS6 grades vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax Optio WG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WG-1
TS6 | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2011 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Panasonic TS6
WG-1 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-1
TS6 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 versus the WG-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WG-1.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TS6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $350 |