Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax ist DS2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS6 versus Pentax ist DS2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was announced 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS6 grades versus the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Pentax ist DS2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 offers 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 ist DS2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 vs the ist DS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and ist DS2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS6 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.