Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS6 was introduced 5 years after the WS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS6 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WS80
TS6 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | August 2009 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic TS6
WS80 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WS80
TS6 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the WS80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WS80.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
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 launch | $300 | $220 |