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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
Pentax WG-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax WG-10

 TS6 WG-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic TS6

 WG-10 TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-10

 TS6 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
73
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax WG-10
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