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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm T500 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS6 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm T500 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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