Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax Q-S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor size.

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The TS6 was introduced 6 months after the Q-S1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS6 scores against the Q-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 features physical 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) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS6 vs the Q-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and Q-S1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.