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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS6 matches up versus the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax Q10

 TS6 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2012More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic TS6

 Q10 TS6 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q10

 TS6 Q10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 features outside 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) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the Q10.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and Q10.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (200g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than average (200g)
has built in flash
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax Q10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax Q10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.00 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $350