Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax WG-10, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS6 was released 19 months later than the WG-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS6 scores vs the WG-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WG-10
TS6 | WG-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS6
WG-10 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-10
TS6 | WG-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax WG-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 compared to the WG-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WG-10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax WG-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Pentax WG-10 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 0.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 1.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $0 |