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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 3 years later than the Q and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS6 scores against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax Q

 TS6 Q 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2011Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS6

 Q TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q

 TS6 Q 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS6 versus the Q.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and Q is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and Q.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TS6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q Portrait photography features
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
73
good battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than average (180 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (180g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Q
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-06-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $695