Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax Q10
| TS6 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | September 2012 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal 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).
Check the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax 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 |