Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was announced 24 months earlier than the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm T500 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm T500
TS6 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm T500 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the TS6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and TS6.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $300 |