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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 12 months before the TS6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm XP70 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TS6 Fujifilm XP70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm XP70 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the TS6.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and TS6.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $300