Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax ist DL2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax ist DL2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was announced 9 years later than the ist DL2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS6 grades vs the ist DL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TS6 against the ist DL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ist DL2 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ist DL2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic TS6 will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TS6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.