Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.