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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 7 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm A100 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm A100

 TS6 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm A100 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the TS6.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and TS6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (124g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
52
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
25
lighter than average in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-04 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $300