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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax Q-S1

 TS6 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic TS6

 Q-S1 TS6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q-S1

 TS6 Q-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography advice
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition in class (203 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
52
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q-S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Q-S1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-08-04
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $250